Prepare against Alberto Rotondaro
Italy · World #17,199 classical · FIDE ID 2835938
Our database contains 71 games by Alberto Rotondaro, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Rotondaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Rotondaro 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 | 2,083 | 2,219 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 22.5% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Rotondaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Rotondaro's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Rotondaro usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Alberto Rotondaro's chess games
All 71 games by Alberto Rotondaro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Michel Bifulco | 2,327 | chT-ITA GpB 54th | B53 |
| Apr 2022 | Antonios Kalogridis | 2,316 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,311 | chT-ITA GpA 55th | B93 |
| Apr 2023 | Sergio Simoli | 2,213 | chT-ITA GpB Playoff 54th | A55 |
| Dec 2021 | Alfredo Cacciola | 2,179 | 1st Imola Ferrari Cup | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,826 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
| chT-ITA GpB Playoff 54th | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,421 |
| chT-ITA GpB 54th | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Rotondaro's chess games?
71 games by Alberto Rotondaro, from Jan 2016 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 Alberto Rotondaro has played.
What does Alberto Rotondaro play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alberto Rotondaro opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Rotondaro answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Alberto Rotondaro play as White?
As White, Alberto Rotondaro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Rotondaro play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Rotondaro most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Alberto Rotondaro's FIDE rating?
Alberto Rotondaro is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Alberto Rotondaro played?
Our database contains 71 games by Alberto Rotondaro, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Rotondaro?
71 games by Alberto Rotondaro 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.