Prepare against Gabriele Franchini
FM · Italy · World #10,144 classical · FIDE ID 806790
Our database contains 395 games by Gabriele Franchini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Franchini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Franchini 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 | 2,167 | 2,315 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,194 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 94 | 122 | 179 | 23.8% |
| As White | 196 | 57 | 58 | 81 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 199 | 37 | 64 | 98 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Franchini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Franchini's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 76.5% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 15.3% | 38.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 6.6% | 42.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Franchini usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Franchini usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Franchini usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 38.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Franchini usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Franchini usually continues Bg5 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Franchini usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 89 | 80.2% | 39.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.7% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 58.6% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 39.7% | 2.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Gabriele Franchini's chess games
All 395 games by Gabriele Franchini 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: 94 wins, 122 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,518 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Aug 2005 | Thanh Trang Hoang | 2,476 | Budapest FS08 GM | A45 |
| Aug 2021 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,455 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| Jan 2024 | Matthew Herman | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 147 | 52.5 | 2,088 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2014 | 18 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2024 | 15 | 5 | 2,110 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 2000 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2005 | 10 | 3 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Franchini's chess games?
395 games by Gabriele Franchini, 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 Gabriele Franchini has played.
What does Gabriele Franchini play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Gabriele Franchini opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Franchini answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Franchini play as White?
As White, Gabriele Franchini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Franchini play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Franchini most often plays: Benoni Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Gabriele Franchini's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Franchini is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gabriele Franchini played?
Our database contains 395 games by Gabriele Franchini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 122 draws, 179 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Franchini?
395 games by Gabriele Franchini 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.