Prepare against Luigi Franzese
Italy · World #51,443 classical · FIDE ID 835692
Our database contains 57 games by Luigi Franzese, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Franzese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Franzese 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 | 1,887 | 1,901 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,937 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,856 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 6 | 25 | 45.6% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Franzese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Franzese's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 51.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Franzese usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Franzese usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Franzese usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Franzese usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Franzese usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Franzese usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Luigi Franzese's chess games
All 57 games by Luigi Franzese in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Francesco De Rosa | 1,994 | Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | B76 |
| Jan 2011 | Salvatore Borrelli | 1,973 | 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | A12 |
| Jun 2014 | Vincenzo Taurisano | 1,934 | 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | E24 |
| Oct 2013 | Mario Radice | 1,911 | Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | E21 |
| Oct 2010 | Giovanni Solombrino | 1,848 | Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| 7th Napoli Primavera al Vomero Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Christmas | 2010 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| Napoli Basile Memorial-B | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Franzese's chess games?
57 games by Luigi Franzese, from Jan 2008 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 Luigi Franzese has played.
What does Luigi Franzese play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Luigi Franzese opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Franzese answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Luigi Franzese play as White?
As White, Luigi Franzese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Franzese play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Franzese most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Luigi Franzese's FIDE rating?
Luigi Franzese is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Luigi Franzese played?
Our database contains 57 games by Luigi Franzese, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Franzese?
57 games by Luigi Franzese 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.