Prepare against Franck Gertosio
FM · France · World #10,404 classical · FIDE ID 652040
When preparing against Franck Gertosio, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 117 games by Franck Gertosio, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franck Gertosio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franck Gertosio 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 | 2,163 | 2,320 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,337 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,231 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 38 | 23 | 56 | 32.5% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 8 | 33 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franck Gertosio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franck Gertosio's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 94.8% | 48.2% |
| a3 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gertosio usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gertosio usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gertosio usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Gertosio usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Franck Gertosio's chess games
All 117 games by Franck Gertosio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Igor Efimov | 2,433 | ch-Francophone rapid 5th | B07 |
| Apr 2013 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,430 | 10th Calvi Balagne Open | B47 |
| Apr 2013 | Michael Massoni | 2,385 | 10th Calvi Balagne Open | D85 |
| Jul 2010 | Velislav Kukov | 2,381 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | B12 |
| Jul 2018 | Stephane Bressac | 2,379 | ch-Francophone Blitz 5th | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U20 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,172 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Condom Open A | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,210 |
| ch-Francophone rapid 5th | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,369 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,863 |
| Calvi Balagne Open 06th | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,109 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franck Gertosio's chess games?
117 games by Franck Gertosio, from Jan 2005 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 Franck Gertosio has played.
What does Franck Gertosio play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Franck Gertosio opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franck Gertosio answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Franck Gertosio play as White?
As White, Franck Gertosio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franck Gertosio play as Black?
As Black, Franck Gertosio most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Franck Gertosio's FIDE rating?
Franck Gertosio is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Franck Gertosio played?
Our database contains 117 games by Franck Gertosio, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franck Gertosio?
117 games by Franck Gertosio 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.