Prepare against Francesco Sgaravatti
Italy · World #17,335 classical · FIDE ID 812820
When preparing against Francesco Sgaravatti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 117 games by Francesco Sgaravatti, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Sgaravatti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Sgaravatti 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 | 2,081 | 2,212 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,106 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,184 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 54 | 21 | 42 | 46.2% |
| As White | 51 | 28 | 8 | 15 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 13 | 27 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Sgaravatti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Sgaravatti's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 62.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sgaravatti usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sgaravatti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Sgaravatti usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 52.8% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Francesco Sgaravatti's chess games
All 117 games by Francesco Sgaravatti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B61 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Alessio De Santis | 2,367 | 10th Padova Open A | B42 |
| May 2023 | Fulvio Zamengo | 2,353 | 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | B33 |
| Aug 2006 | Kurt Petschar | 2,284 | 22nd Latschach Open | B03 |
| May 2006 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,271 | Turin Olympic Open A | C06 |
| May 2006 | Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla | 2,226 | Turin Olympic Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 25 | 12 | 2,053 |
| 10th Padova Open A | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 12th Portoroz Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Turin Olympic Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 5 | 2,228 |
| ch-PAD | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 22nd Latschach Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,262 |
Interactive opening tree from all 117 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Sgaravatti's chess games?
117 games by Francesco Sgaravatti, from Oct 2003 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 Sgaravatti has played.
What does Francesco Sgaravatti play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Francesco Sgaravatti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Sgaravatti answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Francesco Sgaravatti play as White?
As White, Francesco Sgaravatti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Sgaravatti play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Sgaravatti most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Francesco Sgaravatti's FIDE rating?
Francesco Sgaravatti is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Francesco Sgaravatti played?
Our database contains 117 games by Francesco Sgaravatti, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Sgaravatti?
117 games by Francesco Sgaravatti 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.