Prepare against Franco Rupeni
Italy · World #17,332 classical · FIDE ID 801100
When preparing against Franco Rupeni, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Franco Rupeni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Rupeni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Rupeni 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 | 2,081 | 2,240 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,240 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,240 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23.9% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Rupeni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Rupeni's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rupeni usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Franco Rupeni's chess games
All 46 games by Franco Rupeni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1977 | Daniele Taruffi | 2,325 | ch-ITA 38 | B13 |
| Mar 1980 | Colm Barry | 2,250 | chT-EU Economic Community 3rd | C50 |
| Jan 1980 | Antonio Magrin | 2,200 | Venice Lido Open | B08 |
| Mar 1997 | Ivaldi Gregoratti | 1,993 | chT-ITA A2 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 38 | 1977 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-ITA 40 | 1981 | 11 | 4 | 2,228 |
| chT-EU Economic Community 3rd | 1980 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| Venice Lido Open | 1980 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-ITA A2 Est | 1994 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 2 | 1 | 2,300 |
| chT-ITA A2 | 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2,393 |
| chT-ITA 19 | 1982 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Rupeni's chess games?
46 games by Franco Rupeni, from Apr 2003 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 Rupeni has played.
What does Franco Rupeni play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Franco Rupeni opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Rupeni answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franco Rupeni play as White?
As White, Franco Rupeni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Rupeni play as Black?
As Black, Franco Rupeni most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Franco Rupeni's FIDE rating?
Franco Rupeni is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Franco Rupeni played?
Our database contains 46 games by Franco Rupeni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Rupeni?
46 games by Franco Rupeni 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.