Prepare against Francesco Podini
Italy · World #48,360 classical · FIDE ID 806986
Our database contains 239 games by Francesco Podini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Podini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Podini 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 | 1,899 | 2,086 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,933 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 64 | 65 | 110 | 26.8% |
| As White | 124 | 38 | 32 | 54 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 115 | 26 | 33 | 56 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Podini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Podini's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 54.0% | 41.0% |
| c4 | 52 | 41.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Podini usually continues Nc3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Podini usually continues Bc4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Podini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Podini usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Podini usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Podini usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 68.4% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Francesco Podini's chess games
All 239 games by Francesco Podini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 65 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 22 | 4/5/13 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Enrico Paoli | 2,300 | 21st Bratto Open | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,260 | Celle Ligure Open | A24 |
| Jan 1997 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,255 | Celle Ligure Open | A26 |
| Jan 1991 | Angelo Maria Cillo | 2,205 | Corsico Open | B86 |
| Jan 2000 | Marco Ubezio | 2,201 | Corsico Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsico Open | 2000 | 26 | 14 | 2,211 |
| Lugano Open | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 1,892 |
| 22nd Milan Crespi Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| 31st Bratto Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Milan Crespi Open A 35th | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Podini's chess games?
239 games by Francesco Podini, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Podini has played.
What does Francesco Podini play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Francesco Podini opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Podini answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Francesco Podini play as White?
As White, Francesco Podini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Podini play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Podini most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Francesco Podini's FIDE rating?
Francesco Podini is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Francesco Podini played?
Our database contains 239 games by Francesco Podini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 65 draws, 110 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Podini?
239 games by Francesco Podini 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.