Prepare against Stefano Ferri
Italy · World #14,710 classical · FIDE ID 808164
Our database contains 197 games by Stefano Ferri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Ferri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Ferri 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 | 2,108 | 2,207 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,190 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 65 | 61 | 71 | 33.0% |
| As White | 102 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 30 | 25 | 40 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Ferri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Ferri's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 65.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 17.6% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ferri usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Ferri usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ferri usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ferri usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ferri usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ferri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 52.8% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Stefano Ferri's chess games
All 197 games by Stefano Ferri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 61 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Helder Gaioso Pinto | 2,299 | 10th Campobasso Open | B13 |
| Aug 2006 | Daniele Altini | 2,292 | Porto San Giorgio Open A 18th | E12 |
| Aug 2006 | Marcello Malloni | 2,276 | Porto San Giorgio Open A 18th | D38 |
| Nov 2008 | Dean Zecevic | 2,264 | Crikvenica Nov | E99 |
| Jan 2000 | Pietro Mola | 2,250 | Montecatini Terme Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 25 | 10 | 2,113 |
| Crikvenica Nov | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Vitinia WE Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| Rome Open 1 | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Rome Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,030 |
| 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Ferri's chess games?
197 games by Stefano Ferri, from Apr 2003 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 Stefano Ferri has played.
What does Stefano Ferri play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Stefano Ferri opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Ferri answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Stefano Ferri play as White?
As White, Stefano Ferri's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Ferri play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Ferri most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Stefano Ferri's FIDE rating?
Stefano Ferri is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Stefano Ferri played?
Our database contains 197 games by Stefano Ferri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 61 draws, 71 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Ferri?
197 games by Stefano Ferri 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.