Prepare against Francesco Santelli
Italy · World #99,465 classical · FIDE ID 821802
When preparing against Francesco Santelli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Francesco Santelli, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Santelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Santelli 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 | 1,731 | 1,866 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 33.9% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Santelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Santelli's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Santelli usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Santelli usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Santelli usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Francesco Santelli's chess games
All 56 games by Francesco Santelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Ezio Nepi | 1,977 | Milan Palladino Memorial | B58 |
| Nov 2007 | Danilo Mario Altieri | 1,948 | 12th Gorgonzola Open B | A08 |
| Mar 2006 | Massimo Bettini | 1,916 | Monza Open | C35 |
| Mar 2013 | Giovanni Maria Gemelli | 1,882 | Milan Palladino Memorial | B33 |
| Dec 2009 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,864 | Robecchetto Open B 20th | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| Milan SSM Open B 08 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,739 |
| Monza Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Lombardia | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open B | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Santelli's chess games?
56 games by Francesco Santelli, from Jan 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 Santelli has played.
What does Francesco Santelli play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Francesco Santelli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Santelli answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Santelli play as White?
As White, Francesco Santelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Santelli play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Santelli most often plays: Budapest Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Francesco Santelli's FIDE rating?
Francesco Santelli is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Francesco Santelli played?
Our database contains 56 games by Francesco Santelli, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Santelli?
56 games by Francesco Santelli 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.