Prepare against Francesco Speciale
Italy · World #42,641 classical · FIDE ID 827053
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Speciale, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Speciale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Speciale 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 | 1,923 | 1,979 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Speciale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Speciale's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Speciale usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Speciale usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Speciale usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Speciale usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Speciale usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Speciale usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Francesco Speciale's chess games
All 42 games by Francesco Speciale in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Daniele Nicolosi | 2,029 | 14th Nicolo La Rosa Open | A42 |
| Aug 2010 | Ignazio Roberti | 1,933 | 18th Nicolo La Rosa Open | A00 |
| Oct 2014 | Giacomo Carrai | 1,755 | 1st La Piazzetta Open | E91 |
| Apr 2014 | Paolo Losi | 1,743 | ch-Piacenza Province | D04 |
| Mar 2015 | Sergio Garofalo | 1,732 | ch-Piacenza Province | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Piacenza Province | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,924 |
| 18th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,802 |
| 14th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 13th | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-Trapani Province | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,796 |
| 1st La Piazzetta Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Speciale's chess games?
42 games by Francesco Speciale, from Jul 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 Speciale has played.
What does Francesco Speciale play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Francesco Speciale opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Speciale answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Francesco Speciale play as White?
As White, Francesco Speciale's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Speciale play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Speciale most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Francesco Speciale's FIDE rating?
Francesco Speciale is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (May 2025).
How many games has Francesco Speciale played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Speciale, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Speciale?
42 games by Francesco Speciale 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.