Prepare against Franco Ventura
Italy · World #18,391 classical · FIDE ID 865354
Our database contains 95 games by Franco Ventura, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Ventura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Ventura 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 | 2,071 | 2,129 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,058 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 31 | 24 | 40 | 32.6% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Ventura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Ventura's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 58.3% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ventura usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Franco Ventura's chess games
All 95 games by Franco Ventura in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 31 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1985 | Mario Cocozza | 2,350 | ch-ITA 45 | A28 |
| Jan 1989 | Lucas Eduardo Mendoza Contreras | 2,325 | chT-Tenerife | C56 |
| Sep 1983 | Nenad Aleksic | 2,305 | 25th Imperia Open | A36 |
| Jul 2012 | Folco Ferretti | 2,283 | 11th Bergamo Open | A24 |
| Sep 2012 | Francesco Agnelli | 2,034 | 14th Crema Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 45 | 1985 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| Bologna Open | 1991 | 7 | 0 | – |
| 10th Bergamo Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,176 |
| 16th Crema Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 13th Crema Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| 11th Bergamo Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Ventura's chess games?
95 games by Franco Ventura, from Jan 2009 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 Ventura has played.
What does Franco Ventura play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Franco Ventura opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Ventura answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Franco Ventura play as White?
As White, Franco Ventura's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Ventura play as Black?
As Black, Franco Ventura most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Franco Ventura's FIDE rating?
Franco Ventura is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Franco Ventura played?
Our database contains 95 games by Franco Ventura, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Ventura?
95 games by Franco Ventura 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.