Prepare against Francois Scozzesi
France · World #60,173 classical · FIDE ID 625833
When preparing against Francois Scozzesi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Francois Scozzesi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Scozzesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Scozzesi 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 | 1,855 | 1,959 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 30.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Scozzesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Scozzesi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Scozzesi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Scozzesi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Scozzesi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Francois Scozzesi's chess games
All 46 games by Francois Scozzesi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Jean-Pierre Ricroque | 2,019 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B23 |
| Oct 2006 | Cedric Contant | 1,820 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | C13 |
| Apr 2005 | Sylvain Szwedkowski | 1,790 | Elancourt Open | B10 |
| Aug 2003 | Guillaume Pavillon | 1,760 | ch-FRA Open B | C13 |
| Aug 2003 | Oualid Mahiouz | 1,680 | ch-FRA Open B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 1,846 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Elancourt Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| Paris Open B | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| 11th Tarbes Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1,890 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Scozzesi's chess games?
46 games by Francois Scozzesi, from Jul 2005 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 Francois Scozzesi has played.
What does Francois Scozzesi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Francois Scozzesi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Scozzesi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Francois Scozzesi play as White?
As White, Francois Scozzesi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Scozzesi play as Black?
As Black, Francois Scozzesi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Francois Scozzesi's FIDE rating?
Francois Scozzesi is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Francois Scozzesi played?
Our database contains 46 games by Francois Scozzesi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Scozzesi?
46 games by Francois Scozzesi 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.