Prepare against Francisco Restuccia
CM · Argentina · World #23,061 classical · FIDE ID 105511
When preparing against Francisco Restuccia, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Francisco Restuccia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Restuccia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Restuccia 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 | 2,032 | 2,247 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,138 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,141 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 110 | 65 | 113 | 38.2% |
| As White | 145 | 67 | 38 | 40 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 143 | 43 | 27 | 73 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Restuccia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Restuccia's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 99.3% | 59.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Restuccia usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Restuccia usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Restuccia usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Restuccia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 49.2% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 18.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 13.8% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 80.4% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Francisco Restuccia's chess games
All 288 games by Francisco Restuccia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 110 wins, 65 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,550 | 34th Mar del Plata Open | C22 |
| Jan 2015 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,400 | Moron Faogba Open | C04 |
| Apr 2009 | Jorge Luis Rodriguez | 2,393 | 40th Mar del Plata Open | A16 |
| Aug 2007 | Carlos Paglilla | 2,367 | LNA Puma Cup | B21 |
| Jul 2008 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,363 | ch-ARG sf 83rd | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-ARG | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,259 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,954 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Pinamar B | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-Faogba sf | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Restuccia's chess games?
288 games by Francisco Restuccia, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Restuccia has played.
What does Francisco Restuccia play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Francisco Restuccia opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Restuccia answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Francisco Restuccia play as White?
As White, Francisco Restuccia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Center Game (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Restuccia play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Restuccia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Francisco Restuccia's FIDE rating?
Francisco Restuccia is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Francisco Restuccia played?
Our database contains 288 games by Francisco Restuccia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 65 draws, 113 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Restuccia?
288 games by Francisco Restuccia 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.