Prepare against Alejandro Botta
CM · United States · World #10,786 classical · FIDE ID 30925410
Our database contains 49 games by Alejandro Botta, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Botta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Botta 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 | 2,158 | 2,201 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,094 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 46.9% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Botta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Botta's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 39.1% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Botta usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Botta usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Botta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Botta usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Botta usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Botta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Botta's chess games
All 49 games by Alejandro Botta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Claude Wagner | 2,405 | 11th Wuerzburg Open | B21 |
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Mittag | 2,115 | Regionalliga NW 9495 | A89 |
| Aug 2018 | Jacob Chen | 2,084 | 48th Continental Open | D05 |
| Aug 2018 | Evan Meyer | 2,080 | 48th Continental Open | C01 |
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Staeblein | 2,075 | Regionalliga NW 9495 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
| Regionalliga NW 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 48th Continental Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| 11th Wuerzburg Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,554 |
| 10th Wuerzburg Open | 1994 | 6 | 4 | 2,660 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Erlangen Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 4th Buenos Aires Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Botta's chess games?
49 games by Alejandro Botta, from Oct 2015 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 Alejandro Botta has played.
What does Alejandro Botta play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alejandro Botta opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Botta answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Botta play as White?
As White, Alejandro Botta's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Botta play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Botta most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Alejandro Botta's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Botta is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Alejandro Botta played?
Our database contains 49 games by Alejandro Botta, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Botta?
49 games by Alejandro Botta 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.