Prepare against Marco Franza
Italy · World #23,124 classical · FIDE ID 2811338
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Franza, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Franza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Franza 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 | 2,032 | 2,119 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,074 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,096 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 24 | 7 | 16 | 51.1% |
| As White | 23 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 69.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Franza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Franza's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 21.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Franza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Franza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Franza usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Franza usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Franza usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Marco Franza's chess games
All 47 games by Marco Franza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Mauro Marelli | 2,256 | ch-Brianza 39th | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Maurizio Brancaleoni | 2,182 | 4th Cesenatico Open | A11 |
| Jan 1999 | Paolo Gaido | 2,163 | 4th Cesenatico Open | B09 |
| Mar 2006 | Gianni Rossi | 2,105 | ch-Brianza | E35 |
| Jan 1999 | Marion Albert | 2,103 | 4th Cesenatico Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brianza | 2006 | 12 | 7 | 2,121 |
| Monza Sociale Open | 2006 | 10 | 9 | 2,346 |
| 4th Cesenatico Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| 6th Parma City of Culture | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-Brianza 36th | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
| 2nd Piacenza Open | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,707 |
| ch-Brianza 39th | 2005 | 2 | 2 | 2,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Franza's chess games?
47 games by Marco Franza, from Apr 2014 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 Marco Franza has played.
What does Marco Franza play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Marco Franza opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Franza answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marco Franza play as White?
As White, Marco Franza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Franza play as Black?
As Black, Marco Franza most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marco Franza's FIDE rating?
Marco Franza is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Marco Franza played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Franza, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Franza?
47 games by Marco Franza 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.