Prepare against Francesco Sorcinelli
Italy · World #15,613 classical · FIDE ID 814466
Our database contains 425 games by Francesco Sorcinelli, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Sorcinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Sorcinelli 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 | 2,099 | 2,216 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,213 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,217 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 183 | 83 | 159 | 43.1% |
| As White | 215 | 100 | 44 | 71 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 83 | 39 | 88 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Sorcinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Sorcinelli's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 56.7% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 30.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 10.7% | 54.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues f4 (79.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Sorcinelli usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 57.5% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 22 | 20.8% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 16.0% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 54.4% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 26.5% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.4% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Francesco Sorcinelli's chess games
All 425 games by Francesco Sorcinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 183 wins, 83 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 18/3/21 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Oct 2019 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,450 | 41st Arco Open | B12 |
| Jun 2007 | Olga Zimina | 2,377 | 3rd ch-EU Union | C33 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexei Slavin | 2,364 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Nov 2024 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,322 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 76 | 21.5 | 2,007 |
| Torino Epifania Open | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 2,046 |
| ch-Piemonte | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,145 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-PIE | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Sorcinelli's chess games?
425 games by Francesco Sorcinelli, from Oct 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 Sorcinelli has played.
What does Francesco Sorcinelli play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Francesco Sorcinelli opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Sorcinelli answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Francesco Sorcinelli play as White?
As White, Francesco Sorcinelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 44.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 11.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Sorcinelli play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Sorcinelli most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Francesco Sorcinelli's FIDE rating?
Francesco Sorcinelli is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Francesco Sorcinelli played?
Our database contains 425 games by Francesco Sorcinelli, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 83 draws, 159 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Sorcinelli?
425 games by Francesco Sorcinelli 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.