Prepare against Franco Giacometti
Italy · World #30,863 classical · FIDE ID 805238
When preparing against Franco Giacometti, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Franco Giacometti, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Franco Giacometti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Giacometti 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 | 1,981 | 2,046 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,093 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 285 rated games against 195 different opponents, across 53 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 164 | 85 | 45 | 34 | 51.8% | 1,849 | 1,962 | 12 |
| Rapid | 114 | 72 | 10 | 32 | 63.2% | 2,054 | 1,965 | 12 |
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 71.4% | – | – | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 24.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 110 | 65 | 27 | 18 | 59.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 38 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 1,879 | 1,997 |
| 2025 | 43 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 1,842 | 1,995 |
| 2024 | 37 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 1,912 | 1,876 |
| 2023 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1,777 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1,830 | 1,916 |
| 2021 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,677 | 1,677 |
| 2019 | 42 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 1,778 | 2,006 |
| 2018 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1,990 | 2,090 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,902 | 2,062 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,869 | 2,002 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,929 | 2,129 |
| 2013 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1,933 | 2,083 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,025 | 2,025 |
| 2007 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2,125 | 2,258 |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Giacometti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Giacometti's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Giacometti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Giacometti usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Giacometti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Franco Giacometti's chess games
All 36 games by Franco Giacometti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Oct 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, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1996 | Massimiliano Fico | 2,315 | 1st Senigallia Open | B07 |
| May 1996 | Valerio Luciani | 2,155 | 1st Senigallia Open | D97 |
| Aug 2026 | Zakhar Kazakov Olivieri | 1,970 | 14º Città di Morrovalle | D91 |
| Aug 2026 | Luca Allegranti | 1,878 | 14º Città di Morrovalle | A80 |
| Aug 2026 | Gianluca De Simone | 1,800 | 2º Ludus Murri | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
| 1st Senigallia Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 14º Città di Morrovalle | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
| 2º Ludus Murri | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| Bologna Open | 1988 | 3 | 1 | – |
| XIº USCIAMO DALLO STALLO | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,805 |
| chT-ITA | 1996 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-ITA 28th | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Giacometti's chess games?
36 games by Franco Giacometti, from Oct 2013 to Oct 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 Giacometti has played.
What does Franco Giacometti play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Franco Giacometti opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Giacometti answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franco Giacometti play as White?
As White, Franco Giacometti's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Giacometti play as Black?
As Black, Franco Giacometti most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Franco Giacometti's FIDE rating?
Franco Giacometti is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Franco Giacometti played?
Our database contains 36 games by Franco Giacometti, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Giacometti?
36 games by Franco Giacometti 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.