Prepare against Francesco Poderico
Italy · World #99,629 classical · FIDE ID 891835
When preparing against Francesco Poderico, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (40%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Poderico, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Poderico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Poderico 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 | 1,730 | 1,735 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,676 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Poderico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Poderico's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Poderico usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Poderico usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Poderico usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Poderico usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Francesco Poderico's chess games
All 30 games by Francesco Poderico in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Ivan Georgiev | 1,821 | Sunningdale e2e4 Major | B03 |
| Mar 2011 | Alireza Manuchehri | 1,782 | Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | E61 |
| Sep 2011 | Katherine M Shepherd | 1,761 | Sunningdale e2e4 Major | C14 |
| Mar 2011 | Xingliang Anna Wang | 1,736 | Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | E61 |
| Oct 2011 | Adam C Taylor | 1,735 | High Wycombe e2e4 Major | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,610 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Major | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,464 |
| 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,610 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,797 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,779 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,942 |
| Milton Keynes Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Poderico's chess games?
30 games by Francesco Poderico, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Poderico has played.
What does Francesco Poderico play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Francesco Poderico opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Poderico answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Francesco Poderico play as White?
As White, Francesco Poderico's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Poderico play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Poderico most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Francesco Poderico's FIDE rating?
Francesco Poderico is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Francesco Poderico played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Poderico, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Poderico?
30 games by Francesco Poderico 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.