Prepare against Roberto Forno
Italy · World #119,890 classical · FIDE ID 811378
When preparing against Roberto Forno, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Roberto Forno, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Forno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Forno 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 | 1,673 | 2,064 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,942 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,956 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 53 | 9 | 76 | 38.4% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 6 | 37 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 24 | 3 | 39 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Forno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Forno's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 20.8% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Forno usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Forno usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Forno usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Forno usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Forno usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Forno usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 39.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Roberto Forno's chess games
All 138 games by Roberto Forno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 9 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,268 | ch-ITA sf | A46 |
| Jun 2002 | Alfredo Parrella | 2,233 | ch-ITA sf | E61 |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksandar Panjkovic | 2,163 | Condino Open 12th | A00 |
| Apr 2003 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,148 | ch-PIE | D15 |
| Nov 2003 | Giovanni Massa | 2,136 | Benidorm Bali Open A | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,867 |
| Condino Open 12th | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,065 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 2,069 |
| Condino Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 4th Asti Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| 3rd Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Forno's chess games?
138 games by Roberto Forno, from Apr 2003 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 Roberto Forno has played.
What does Roberto Forno play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Roberto Forno opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Forno answers 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Roberto Forno play as White?
As White, Roberto Forno's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Forno play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Forno most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Roberto Forno's FIDE rating?
Roberto Forno is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Roberto Forno played?
Our database contains 138 games by Roberto Forno, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 9 draws, 76 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Forno?
138 games by Roberto Forno 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.