Prepare against Francesco Seresin
FM · Italy · World #2,769 classical · FIDE ID 886335
When preparing against Francesco Seresin, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 48.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Francesco Seresin, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Seresin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Seresin 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 | 2,347 | 2,386 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,233 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 119 | 119 | 111 | 34.1% |
| As White | 176 | 70 | 61 | 45 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 173 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Seresin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Seresin's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 146 | 83.0% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.4% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.4% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Seresin usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Seresin usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Seresin usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Seresin usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Seresin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Seresin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 60.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.5% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.7% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 37.7% | 52.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 11.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Francesco Seresin's chess games
All 349 games by Francesco Seresin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 119 wins, 119 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,562 | 57th Italian Teams Gp A | B10 |
| Oct 2017 | Filip Pancevski | 2,489 | 33rd EU-Cup | A84 |
| Apr 2024 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,484 | chT-ITA GpB 55th | D36 |
| Apr 2023 | Lexy Ortega | 2,426 | chT-ITA GpB 54th | A35 |
| Apr 2019 | Jonas Roseneck | 2,407 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,229 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,409 |
| 47th Rilton Cup | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-ITA U20 sf | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2,210 |
| 27th ch-EU U18 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,941 |
| chT-ITA GpB 55th | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Seresin's chess games?
349 games by Francesco Seresin, from Nov 2011 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 Seresin has played.
What does Francesco Seresin play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Francesco Seresin opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Seresin answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Francesco Seresin play as White?
As White, Francesco Seresin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Seresin play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Seresin most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Francesco Seresin's FIDE rating?
Francesco Seresin is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Francesco Seresin played?
Our database contains 349 games by Francesco Seresin, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 119 draws, 111 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Seresin?
349 games by Francesco Seresin 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.