Prepare against Antonio Bottega
Italy · World #43,066 classical · FIDE ID 824461
Our database contains 54 games by Antonio Bottega, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Bottega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Bottega 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 | 1,921 | 1,986 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,970 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,980 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 29.6% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Bottega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Bottega's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 53.3% | 28.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bottega usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Bottega usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bottega usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bottega usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bottega usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bottega usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Antonio Bottega's chess games
All 54 games by Antonio Bottega in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Antonio Petruccioli | 2,104 | ch-Molise Region | C02 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniele Canelli | 2,066 | Campobasso Open 13th | D05 |
| Jul 2005 | Marco Vincenzi | 2,053 | Campobasso Open 12th | E91 |
| Jul 2006 | Paolo Borino | 2,001 | Campobasso Open 13th | A06 |
| Dec 2007 | Fabio Iodice | 1,961 | 7th Alto Sangro Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Campobasso Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,895 |
| 18th Campobasso Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| Campobasso Open 13th | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,967 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,945 |
| Campobasso Open 12th | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Alto Sangro Open 10th | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 16th Campobasso Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,641 |
| Campobasso Open A 15th | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Bottega's chess games?
54 games by Antonio Bottega, from Apr 2006 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 Antonio Bottega has played.
What does Antonio Bottega play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Antonio Bottega opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Bottega answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Antonio Bottega play as White?
As White, Antonio Bottega's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Bottega play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Bottega most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Antonio Bottega's FIDE rating?
Antonio Bottega is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Antonio Bottega played?
Our database contains 54 games by Antonio Bottega, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Bottega?
54 games by Antonio Bottega 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.