Prepare against Francesco Tortolini
Italy · World #42,416 classical · FIDE ID 837920
When preparing against Francesco Tortolini, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (93%).
Our database contains 77 games by Francesco Tortolini, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Tortolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Tortolini 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 | 1,924 | 1,933 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 37 | 16 | 24 | 48.1% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Tortolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Tortolini's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tortolini usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tortolini usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Tortolini usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tortolini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Francesco Tortolini's chess games
All 77 games by Francesco Tortolini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Martha L. Fierro Baquero | 2,363 | 5th Assisi Open B | A36 |
| Jun 2009 | Carlo Castrogiovanni | 2,027 | ch-Umbria Regional | B28 |
| Aug 2006 | Pierino Piantoni | 1,983 | 18th Porto San Giorgio Open | C17 |
| Jul 2012 | Francesco Gobbo | 1,982 | ch-ITA C | B19 |
| Jul 2012 | Giuseppe Occhipinti | 1,971 | ch-ITA C | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foligno Open | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,005 |
| 4th Assisi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| 6th Viterbo Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| ch-Umbria Regional | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| 5th Assisi Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Tortolini's chess games?
77 games by Francesco Tortolini, from Apr 2009 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 Tortolini has played.
What does Francesco Tortolini play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Francesco Tortolini opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Tortolini answers 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Francesco Tortolini play as White?
As White, Francesco Tortolini's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Tortolini play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Tortolini most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Francesco Tortolini's FIDE rating?
Francesco Tortolini is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Francesco Tortolini played?
Our database contains 77 games by Francesco Tortolini, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Tortolini?
77 games by Francesco Tortolini 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.