Prepare against Franco Pellis
Italy · World #60,601 classical · FIDE ID 23445076
When preparing against Franco Pellis, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Franco Pellis, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Pellis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Pellis 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 | 1,854 | 1,914 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,874 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,874 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Pellis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Pellis's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pellis usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pellis usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Pellis usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pellis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Franco Pellis's chess games
All 34 games by Franco Pellis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Marko Srebrnic | 2,040 | 5th Nova Gorica Open | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Serge Savoia | 1,820 | Trieste Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Roberto Miele | 1,720 | Trieste Open | A29 |
| Jan 1997 | Rodolfo Stolfa | 1,640 | Trieste Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Trieste Open | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Pellis's chess games?
34 games by Franco Pellis, from Nov 2024 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 Pellis has played.
What does Franco Pellis play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Franco Pellis opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Pellis answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Franco Pellis play as White?
As White, Franco Pellis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Pellis play as Black?
As Black, Franco Pellis most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Franco Pellis's FIDE rating?
Franco Pellis is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Franco Pellis played?
Our database contains 34 games by Franco Pellis, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Pellis?
34 games by Franco Pellis 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.