Prepare against Franco Tortora
Italy · World #61,601 classical · FIDE ID 811050
When preparing against Franco Tortora, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Franco Tortora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Tortora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Tortora 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 | 1,850 | 2,016 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 31.9% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Tortora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Tortora's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Tortora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tortora usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tortora usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Franco Tortora's chess games
All 47 games by Franco Tortora 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Elmar Ausmins | 2,255 | Robecchetto | E70 |
| Mar 2002 | Daniele Poletto | 1,969 | Monza Open | A34 |
| Oct 2016 | Dante Tomio | 1,911 | Chioggia Open A 11th | D04 |
| Mar 2002 | Remo Zacco | 1,821 | Monza Open | C06 |
| Aug 2016 | Mattia Angelo Valtemara | 1,775 | 4th Omegna Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Robecchetto | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,203 |
| Ivrea WE Open A | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Chioggia Open A 11th | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2000 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,903 |
| 4th Omegna Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Magenta Open | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,620 |
| Monza Open | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Tortora's chess games?
47 games by Franco Tortora, 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 Tortora has played.
What does Franco Tortora play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Franco Tortora opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Tortora answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franco Tortora play as White?
As White, Franco Tortora's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Tortora play as Black?
As Black, Franco Tortora most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Franco Tortora's FIDE rating?
Franco Tortora is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Franco Tortora played?
Our database contains 47 games by Franco Tortora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Tortora?
47 games by Franco Tortora 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.