Prepare against Francesco Sonis
GM · Italy · World #354 classical · FIDE ID 895733
When preparing against Francesco Sonis, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 2,103 games by Francesco Sonis, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Sonis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Sonis 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 | 2,539 | 2,579 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,571 | 2,571 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,476 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,103 | 1,068 | 470 | 565 | 50.8% |
| As White | 1,065 | 586 | 234 | 245 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 1,038 | 482 | 236 | 320 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Sonis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Sonis's side.
First moves as White (1,065 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 439 | 41.2% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 272 | 25.5% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 189 | 17.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 133 | 12.5% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 16 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 7 | 0.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sonis usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sonis usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sonis usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sonis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Sonis usually continues e3 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sonis usually continues c4 (72.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 212 | 42.9% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 150 | 30.4% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 54 | 10.9% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 28 | 5.7% | 58.9% |
| Nc6 | 22 | 4.5% | 65.9% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.8% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 276 | 79.8% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 49 | 14.2% | 51.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Francesco Sonis's chess games
All 2,103 games by Francesco Sonis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 1,068 wins, 470 draws, 565 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 90 | 49/21/20 | 54.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 77 | 43/20/14 | 55.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 77 | 43/17/17 | 55.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 58 | 29/18/11 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 48 | 27/9/12 | 56.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 40 | 24/4/12 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 36 | 20/9/7 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 23/7/5 | 65.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 34 | 12/14/8 | 35.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 17/5/12 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 64 | 34/11/19 | 53.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63 | 31/17/15 | 49.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 40 | 17/7/16 | 42.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 35 | 21/7/7 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 19/5/10 | 55.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/6/11 | 48.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| May 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | A34 |
| Dec 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Dec 2019 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,725 | Titled Tue | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 742 | 462 | 2,467 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 25 | 17 | 2,533 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,562 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,581 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,536 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 13 | 2,352 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,433 |
| ITA-ISR online | 2020 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sabino Brunello (14 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (14 games) · Luca Jr Moroni (14 games) · Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Sonis's chess games?
2,103 games by Francesco Sonis, from Jan 2012 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 Sonis has played.
What does Francesco Sonis play on the first move as White?
Across 1,065 games with White in our database, Francesco Sonis opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Sonis answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Francesco Sonis play as White?
As White, Francesco Sonis's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (90 games, 54.4% win rate); Indian Defense (77 games, 55.8% win rate); English Opening (77 games, 55.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,065 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Sonis play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Sonis most often plays: Indian Defense (64 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Réti Opening (40 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,038 games.
What is Francesco Sonis's FIDE rating?
Francesco Sonis is currently rated 2,539 in classical chess, 2,571 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,579 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Francesco Sonis played?
Our database contains 2,103 games by Francesco Sonis, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,068 wins, 470 draws, 565 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Sonis?
2,103 games by Francesco Sonis 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.