Prepare against Franco Squarci
Italy · World #104,568 classical · FIDE ID 809110
When preparing against Franco Squarci, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 130 games by Franco Squarci, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Squarci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Squarci 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 | 1,716 | 1,988 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 32 | 15 | 83 | 24.6% |
| As White | 68 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 13 | 6 | 43 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Squarci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Squarci's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 73.5% | 34.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 25.0% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 34.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Squarci usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Squarci usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Squarci usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Squarci usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Squarci usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Squarci usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Franco Squarci's chess games
All 130 games by Franco Squarci in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Costantino Aldrovandi | 2,375 | 10th Montecatini Terme | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,330 | Montecatini Terme Open | E92 |
| Apr 2011 | Horst Weisenburger | 2,179 | 11th ch-EU Seniors | A87 |
| Jun 2007 | Massimo Occhipinti | 2,020 | 3rd ch-EU Union | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Antonio Pipitone | 2,012 | 11th ch-EU Seniors | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Montecatini Terme | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 2,067 |
| 10th Montecatini Terme | 2004 | 11 | 1 | 1,985 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 11th ch-EU Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| Turin Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| Bozen Open | 1998 | 8 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Squarci's chess games?
130 games by Franco Squarci, from Jan 2004 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 Squarci has played.
What does Franco Squarci play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Franco Squarci opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Squarci answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Franco Squarci play as White?
As White, Franco Squarci's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Squarci play as Black?
As Black, Franco Squarci most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Franco Squarci's FIDE rating?
Franco Squarci is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Franco Squarci played?
Our database contains 130 games by Franco Squarci, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 83 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Squarci?
130 games by Franco Squarci 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.