Prepare against Franco Zaninotto
FM · Italy · World #28,223 classical · FIDE ID 800406
Our database contains 215 games by Franco Zaninotto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franco Zaninotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Zaninotto 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 | 1,996 | 2,207 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,162 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,961 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 44 | 84 | 87 | 20.5% |
| As White | 108 | 27 | 43 | 38 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 17 | 41 | 49 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Zaninotto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Zaninotto's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 91.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zaninotto usually continues c3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zaninotto usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zaninotto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Zaninotto usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zaninotto usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 64.7% | 34.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 29.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Franco Zaninotto's chess games
All 215 games by Franco Zaninotto 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: 44 wins, 84 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ufuk Sezen Arat | 2,402 | 14th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1991 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 2,400 | Budapest Open | E90 |
| Aug 2008 | Simonas Zickus | 2,269 | 6th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Pawel Jaroch | 2,255 | 6th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C01 |
| Jan 1991 | Kalman Horvath | 2,240 | Budapest Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 12th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,921 |
| 6th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| Caorle Open A | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 10th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Zaninotto's chess games?
215 games by Franco Zaninotto, 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 Zaninotto has played.
What does Franco Zaninotto play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Franco Zaninotto opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Zaninotto answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Franco Zaninotto play as White?
As White, Franco Zaninotto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Zaninotto play as Black?
As Black, Franco Zaninotto most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Franco Zaninotto's FIDE rating?
Franco Zaninotto is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Franco Zaninotto played?
Our database contains 215 games by Franco Zaninotto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 84 draws, 87 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Zaninotto?
215 games by Franco Zaninotto 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.