Prepare against Francesco Paolo Lanza
Italy · World #116,864 classical · FIDE ID 806161
When preparing against Francesco Paolo Lanza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Francesco Paolo Lanza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Paolo Lanza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Paolo Lanza before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,682 | 1,734 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Paolo Lanza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Paolo Lanza's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lanza usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lanza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lanza usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Francesco Paolo Lanza's chess games
All 31 games by Francesco Paolo Lanza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Giuseppe Novi | 1,818 | 9th Varese Open | B50 |
| Mar 2003 | Stefano Bellotto | 1,740 | ch-ITA Provinciale Como | B30 |
| Oct 2009 | Marco Macchi | 1,708 | 9th Varese Open | C01 |
| Oct 2010 | Maria Rosa Centofante | 1,619 | Varese Open 10th | B01 |
| Nov 2012 | Marco Falasca | 1,614 | 15th Lugano Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA Provinciale Como | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,402 |
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| Varese Open 10th | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| 15th Lugano Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,488 |
| Robecchetto Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-VA Province | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,663 |
| Lugano New Year Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Paolo Lanza's chess games?
31 games by Francesco Paolo Lanza, from Apr 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Francesco Paolo Lanza has played.
What does Francesco Paolo Lanza play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Francesco Paolo Lanza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Paolo Lanza answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Paolo Lanza play as White?
As White, Francesco Paolo Lanza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Paolo Lanza play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Paolo Lanza most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Francesco Paolo Lanza's FIDE rating?
Francesco Paolo Lanza is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Francesco Paolo Lanza played?
Our database contains 31 games by Francesco Paolo Lanza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Paolo Lanza?
31 games by Francesco Paolo Lanza reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.