Prepare against William Franco
Colombia · World #19,318 classical · FIDE ID 4400909
Our database contains 159 games by William Franco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Franco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William 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 | 2,063 | 2,141 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,110 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,075 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 67 | 19 | 73 | 42.1% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 11 | 34 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 28 | 8 | 39 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Franco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Franco's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 36.9% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 23 | 27.4% | 73.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Franco usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Franco usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 73.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Franco usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Franco usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Franco usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
William Franco's chess games
All 159 games by William Franco 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: 67 wins, 19 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | English Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Nelson Gamboa | 2,405 | Bogota Lat Cup | D13 |
| Dec 2000 | Alejandro Acosta | 2,346 | Abel Cardona Open | D52 |
| Jul 2000 | Johann Echavarria | 2,328 | ch-Antioquia Dptal de Mayores | A11 |
| Dec 2000 | Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera | 2,304 | Abel Cardona Open | C80 |
| Dec 2015 | Carlo Giovanni Vittorino | 2,301 | Medellin Navideno Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antioquia | 1995 | 12 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,215 |
| Neos Marmaras Open 4th | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| 19th Medellin Flores Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 25th Medellin Flores Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Medellin Clavijo Memorial | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Franco's chess games?
159 games by William Franco, 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 William Franco has played.
What does William Franco play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, William Franco opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Franco answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does William Franco play as White?
As White, William Franco's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Franco play as Black?
As Black, William Franco most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is William Franco's FIDE rating?
William Franco is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2007).
How many games has William Franco played?
Our database contains 159 games by William Franco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 19 draws, 73 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Franco?
159 games by William 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.