Prepare against Benito Rusconi
CHE · World #27,952 classical · FIDE ID 1331604
Our database contains 30 games by Benito Rusconi, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benito Rusconi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benito Rusconi 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 | 1,998 | 2,000 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,978 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benito Rusconi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benito Rusconi's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Rusconi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rusconi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Rusconi usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rusconi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Benito Rusconi's chess games
All 30 games by Benito Rusconi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Josep Borrellas Comellas | 2,080 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C45 |
| Dec 2016 | Daniel Portmann | 2,066 | Zuerich Open A 40th | A20 |
| Jul 2018 | Pablo Castrillo Mansego | 2,020 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B22 |
| May 2018 | Andri Luzi | 1,917 | 12th Celerina Open | B34 |
| Jul 2018 | Ernest Bernat | 1,880 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,902 |
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
| 12th Celerina Open | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,166 |
| 11th Celerina Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| 10th Celerina Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,735 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,880 |
| 38th Zuerich Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benito Rusconi's chess games?
30 games by Benito Rusconi, from May 2014 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 Benito Rusconi has played.
What does Benito Rusconi play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Benito Rusconi opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benito Rusconi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Benito Rusconi play as White?
As White, Benito Rusconi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benito Rusconi play as Black?
As Black, Benito Rusconi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Benito Rusconi's FIDE rating?
Benito Rusconi is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Benito Rusconi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Benito Rusconi, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benito Rusconi?
30 games by Benito Rusconi 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.