Prepare against Stefano Franzini
Italy · World #164,371 classical · FIDE ID 835706
When preparing against Stefano Franzini, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Stefano Franzini, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Franzini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Franzini 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 | 1,812 | 1,905 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,854 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 30.2% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Franzini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Franzini's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 59.1% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Franzini usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Franzini usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Franzini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Franzini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Franzini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Franzini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Stefano Franzini's chess games
All 43 games by Stefano Franzini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Pietro Ruggeri | 2,070 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabio Bonoldi | 1,902 | 28th Bratto Open B | B06 |
| May 2007 | Fernando Villalba | 1,896 | Milan Citta Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Ferdinando Napoli | 1,829 | 28th Bratto Open B | B32 |
| Aug 2007 | Brian Rombaldoni | 1,812 | 27th Bratto Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,467 |
| Monza Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,653 |
| Milan Citta Open A | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,074 |
| 06th Bergamo Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Franzini's chess games?
43 games by Stefano Franzini, from Jul 2007 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 Franzini has played.
What does Stefano Franzini play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Stefano Franzini opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Franzini answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefano Franzini play as White?
As White, Stefano Franzini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Franzini play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Franzini most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stefano Franzini's FIDE rating?
Stefano Franzini is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Stefano Franzini played?
Our database contains 43 games by Stefano Franzini, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Franzini?
43 games by Stefano Franzini 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.