Prepare against Franco Belardinelli
Italy · World #63,577 classical · FIDE ID 822175
When preparing against Franco Belardinelli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Franco Belardinelli, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Belardinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Belardinelli 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 | 1,843 | 1,973 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,917 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,922 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 77 | 23 | 84 | 41.8% |
| As White | 93 | 36 | 14 | 43 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 41 | 9 | 41 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Belardinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Belardinelli's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Belardinelli usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Belardinelli usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Belardinelli usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 60.7% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 28.6% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
Franco Belardinelli's chess games
All 184 games by Franco Belardinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 77 wins, 23 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Norbert Posa | 2,240 | Budapest FS04 Schev | B01 |
| Jan 2005 | Giovanni Di Donato | 2,125 | 10th Nova Gorica Open B | C40 |
| Feb 1999 | Ana Srebrnic | 2,118 | 4th Nova Gorica Open | E01 |
| Feb 2004 | Severino Stantic | 2,116 | 9th Nova Gorica Open B | B41 |
| Feb 2011 | Matjaz Pirs | 2,090 | 16th Nova Gorica Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Nova Gorica Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 6th Nova Gorica Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| 7th Trieste Open B | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 1,924 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Belardinelli's chess games?
184 games by Franco Belardinelli, from Oct 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 Franco Belardinelli has played.
What does Franco Belardinelli play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Franco Belardinelli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Belardinelli answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Franco Belardinelli play as White?
As White, Franco Belardinelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Belardinelli play as Black?
As Black, Franco Belardinelli most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Franco Belardinelli's FIDE rating?
Franco Belardinelli is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Franco Belardinelli played?
Our database contains 184 games by Franco Belardinelli, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 23 draws, 84 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Belardinelli?
184 games by Franco Belardinelli 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.