Prepare against Francesco Verga
Italy · World #12,360 classical · FIDE ID 28500598
Our database contains 50 games by Francesco Verga, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Verga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Verga 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 | 2,137 | 2,137 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,962 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 32.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Verga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Verga's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Verga usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Verga usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Verga usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Verga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Francesco Verga's chess games
All 50 games by Francesco Verga in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense: Fianchetto Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Nicolas Perossa | 2,247 | 15th Forni di Sopra Open | C12 |
| Apr 2025 | Lionel Gut | 2,177 | Sardinia World Open A | B94 |
| Jul 2023 | Lorenzo Fava | 2,165 | ch-ITA U16 | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Antonio Monteleone | 2,108 | 3rd Rome La Regina Open | D97 |
| Apr 2023 | Dario Marvulli | 2,087 | 8th Montesilvano Easter Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Forni di Sopra Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,015 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| 1st Clusane Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| 3rd Rome La Regina Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| 8th Montesilvano Easter Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,138 |
| 14th Palmanova Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Verga's chess games?
50 games by Francesco Verga, from May 2018 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 Verga has played.
What does Francesco Verga play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Francesco Verga opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Verga answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Verga play as White?
As White, Francesco Verga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Verga play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Verga most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Francesco Verga's FIDE rating?
Francesco Verga is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Francesco Verga played?
Our database contains 50 games by Francesco Verga, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Verga?
50 games by Francesco Verga 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.