Prepare against Ivano Faini
Italy · World #90,856 classical · FIDE ID 819670
When preparing against Ivano Faini, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (67%).
Our database contains 71 games by Ivano Faini, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivano Faini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivano Faini 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 | 1,756 | 1,864 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,768 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,738 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 14 | 42 | 21.1% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivano Faini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivano Faini's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 68.8% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 6.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Faini usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Faini usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Faini usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 6.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Faini usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Faini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Faini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Ivano Faini's chess games
All 71 games by Ivano Faini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Giulio Lombardini | 2,072 | 9th Cesenatico Open | B01 |
| Jul 2010 | Marco Nagni | 1,898 | Senigallia Open A | A40 |
| Sep 2004 | Gastone Del Vecchio | 1,896 | 9th Cesenatico Open | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Valerio Tagliaferri | 1,837 | ch-ITA C | A34 |
| Nov 2010 | Giorgio Silvestri | 1,780 | 13th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,655 |
| 6th Viterbo Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| 2nd Cattolica Open | 2006 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,672 |
| Arco Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| Senigallia Open A | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,632 |
| 10th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,697 |
| 13th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivano Faini's chess games?
71 games by Ivano Faini, from Jan 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 Ivano Faini has played.
What does Ivano Faini play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ivano Faini opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivano Faini answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ivano Faini play as White?
As White, Ivano Faini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivano Faini play as Black?
As Black, Ivano Faini most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Englund Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ivano Faini's FIDE rating?
Ivano Faini is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ivano Faini played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ivano Faini, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivano Faini?
71 games by Ivano Faini 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.