Prepare against Carlo Sottroi
Italy · World #84,191 classical · FIDE ID 824844
When preparing against Carlo Sottroi, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 82 games by Carlo Sottroi, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Sottroi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Sottroi 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 | 1,776 | 2,010 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 28.0% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Sottroi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Sottroi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sottroi usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sottroi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sottroi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sottroi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sottroi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 88.5% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Carlo Sottroi's chess games
All 82 games by Carlo Sottroi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Luigi Vicari | 2,062 | Ravenna Open | B21 |
| Dec 2006 | Gianni Verducci | 2,062 | 6th Magistrale | C11 |
| Mar 2024 | Francesco Gibellato | 1,989 | 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | A48 |
| Mar 2019 | Francesco Barro | 1,902 | 3rd Treviso Open A | C00 |
| Oct 2005 | Lorenzo Lucchi | 1,886 | Ravenna Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,810 |
| 6th Magistrale | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| 1st Pedavena Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,908 |
| 14th Chioggia Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 1st Dueville Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,691 |
| Ravenna Open | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 5th Montebelluna Open A | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Sottroi's chess games?
82 games by Carlo Sottroi, from Jul 2006 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 Carlo Sottroi has played.
What does Carlo Sottroi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Carlo Sottroi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Sottroi answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Carlo Sottroi play as White?
As White, Carlo Sottroi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Sottroi play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Sottroi most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Carlo Sottroi's FIDE rating?
Carlo Sottroi is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Carlo Sottroi played?
Our database contains 82 games by Carlo Sottroi, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Sottroi?
82 games by Carlo Sottroi 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.