Prepare against Lorenzo Fava
FM · Italy · World #3,276 classical · FIDE ID 2837434
When preparing against Lorenzo Fava, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Lorenzo Fava, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Fava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Fava 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 | 2,328 | 2,369 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,083 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,273 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 162 | 93 | 95 | 46.3% |
| As White | 177 | 82 | 51 | 44 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 173 | 80 | 42 | 51 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Fava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Fava's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 49.2% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 19.2% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 15.3% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 9.0% | 68.8% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 5.1% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Fava usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Fava usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fava usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Fava usually continues Bf4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fava usually continues Bf4 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Fava usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 24.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 19.5% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 18.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 18.3% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 34.0% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 24.5% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Lorenzo Fava's chess games
All 350 games by Lorenzo Fava in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 162 wins, 93 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 24/6/12 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Michael Adams | 2,622 | Wood Green Inv 2026 | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Harry Grieve | 2,503 | 4NCL 2025-26 | C78 |
| May 2025 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,498 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C44 |
| Aug 2025 | Jung Min Seo | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Stepan Zilka | 2,462 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 14 | 2,132 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,378 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,352 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,387 |
| 84th ch-ITA U20 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| Wood Green Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,373 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Fava's chess games?
350 games by Lorenzo Fava, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Lorenzo Fava has played.
What does Lorenzo Fava play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Fava opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Fava answers 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Fava play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Fava's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Fava play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Fava most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Lorenzo Fava's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Fava is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lorenzo Fava played?
Our database contains 350 games by Lorenzo Fava, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 93 draws, 95 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Fava?
350 games by Lorenzo Fava 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.