Prepare against Franco Estanguet
Argentina · World #17,742 classical · FIDE ID 170755
Our database contains 36 games by Franco Estanguet, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Estanguet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Estanguet 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 | 2,077 | 2,180 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,098 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,119 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Estanguet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Estanguet's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 81.3% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Estanguet usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Estanguet usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Estanguet usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Estanguet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Franco Estanguet's chess games
All 36 games by Franco Estanguet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Nicolas Mayorga | 2,249 | ch-Buenos Aires qual | C10 |
| Mar 2006 | Jorge Jaime Bibiloni | 2,199 | ch-Buenos Aires qual | A22 |
| Nov 2018 | Nicolas Tomeo | 2,092 | ch-ARG U2300 | A41 |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Benko | 2,063 | ch-Buenos Aires qual | A30 |
| Nov 2019 | Diego Salvati | 2,059 | ch-ARG Amateur | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Buenos Aires qual | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| ch-ARG Amateur | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| 50th Mar del Plata Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,147 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 Collo Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,106 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 3 | 3 | 2,395 |
| ch-AAPC Provincial | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,165 |
| ch-ARG U2300 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Estanguet's chess games?
36 games by Franco Estanguet, from Jul 2006 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 Estanguet has played.
What does Franco Estanguet play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Franco Estanguet opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Estanguet answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Franco Estanguet play as White?
As White, Franco Estanguet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Estanguet play as Black?
As Black, Franco Estanguet most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Franco Estanguet's FIDE rating?
Franco Estanguet is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Franco Estanguet played?
Our database contains 36 games by Franco Estanguet, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Estanguet?
36 games by Franco Estanguet 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.