Prepare against Marcos Franco
Colombia · World #133,031 classical · FIDE ID 4401921
When preparing against Marcos Franco, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Marcos Franco, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Franco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos 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 | 1,638 | 1,790 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,761 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,787 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 26 | 11 | 44 | 32.1% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Franco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Franco's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 22.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Franco usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Franco usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Franco usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Franco usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 86.4% | 34.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Marcos Franco's chess games
All 81 games by Marcos Franco in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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, 11 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Henry David Juez | 2,031 | Bogota Mayores Distrital Open 06 | E88 |
| Apr 2011 | Melissa Ruiz | 1,988 | 4th Bogota Mayores Distrital Open | E30 |
| Sep 2015 | Yesid Suaza | 1,983 | Bogota September Open | E00 |
| Oct 2010 | Julian David Moreno | 1,908 | chT-COL | A21 |
| Oct 2022 | Ricardo Javier Vanegas Henao | 1,833 | Ibague Blitz Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,723 |
| ch-ARG U12 sf | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,317 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,310 |
| chT-COL | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,962 |
| Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-1700 Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,456 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Franco's chess games?
81 games by Marcos Franco, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Marcos Franco has played.
What does Marcos Franco play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Marcos Franco opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Franco answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Marcos Franco play as White?
As White, Marcos Franco's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Franco play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Franco most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marcos Franco's FIDE rating?
Marcos Franco is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Marcos Franco played?
Our database contains 81 games by Marcos Franco, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Franco?
81 games by Marcos 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.