Prepare against Stefano Ranfagni
Italy · World #36,094 classical · FIDE ID 819913
Our database contains 479 games by Stefano Ranfagni, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Ranfagni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Ranfagni 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 | 1,953 | 2,071 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,027 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,902 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 152 | 133 | 194 | 31.7% |
| As White | 229 | 86 | 56 | 87 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 250 | 66 | 77 | 107 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Ranfagni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Ranfagni's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 83.4% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 33 | 14.4% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues Nc3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ranfagni usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 55.6% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 54 | 40.6% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Stefano Ranfagni's chess games
All 479 games by Stefano Ranfagni in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 152 wins, 133 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 20/15/22 | 35.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 64 | 15/19/30 | 23.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 33 | 5/15/13 | 15.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Francesco Bentivegna | 2,329 | 28th Bratto Open A | A80 |
| Dec 2013 | Marco Sbarra | 2,263 | 24th Robecchetto Open A | E51 |
| Aug 2012 | Renzo Ramondino | 2,231 | 32nd Bratto Open B | C86 |
| Dec 2022 | Oleg Iolis | 2,228 | 11th Palmanova Open | B26 |
| Dec 2022 | Lorenzo Bardone | 2,215 | 11th Palmanova Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2013 | 43 | 26 | 1,801 |
| Moretti Memorial Open | 1999 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| Bergamo Open | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,790 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 15th Forni di Sopra Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Ranfagni's chess games?
479 games by Stefano Ranfagni, from Oct 2005 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 Stefano Ranfagni has played.
What does Stefano Ranfagni play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Stefano Ranfagni opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Ranfagni answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefano Ranfagni play as White?
As White, Stefano Ranfagni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Ranfagni play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Ranfagni most often plays: Horwitz Defense (64 games, 23.4% win rate); French Defense (33 games, 15.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Stefano Ranfagni's FIDE rating?
Stefano Ranfagni is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Stefano Ranfagni played?
Our database contains 479 games by Stefano Ranfagni, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 133 draws, 194 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Ranfagni?
479 games by Stefano Ranfagni 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.