Prepare against Gaston Franco
Argentina · World #14,905 classical · FIDE ID 117722
Our database contains 177 games by Gaston Franco, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Franco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Franco 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 | 2,106 | 2,109 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,078 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,043 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 68 | 40 | 69 | 38.4% |
| As White | 85 | 37 | 17 | 31 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 92 | 31 | 23 | 38 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Franco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Franco's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 95.3% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Franco usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Franco usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Franco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 32.1% |
Gaston Franco's chess games
All 177 games by Gaston Franco in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 68 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Carolina Lujan | 2,361 | chT-ARG | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Moksh Amitbhai Doshi | 2,353 | Reykjavik Open | B47 |
| Jan 2026 | David L Haydon | 2,318 | 4NCL 2025-26 | E06 |
| Apr 2022 | Peter J Sowray | 2,243 | London Central Open A | B86 |
| Jun 2025 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 2,189 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PER | 2017 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,890 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,013 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 54th Villa Martelli Aniv IRT 2nd | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,920 |
| London Mindsports FM | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Jersey International | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Franco's chess games?
177 games by Gaston Franco, from Jan 2006 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 Gaston Franco has played.
What does Gaston Franco play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Gaston Franco opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Franco answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Gaston Franco play as White?
As White, Gaston Franco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Franco play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Franco most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Gaston Franco's FIDE rating?
Gaston Franco is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Gaston Franco played?
Our database contains 177 games by Gaston Franco, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Franco?
177 games by Gaston Franco 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.