Prepare against Cosimo Sotgia
Italy · World #61,895 classical · FIDE ID 837741
When preparing against Cosimo Sotgia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Cosimo Sotgia, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cosimo Sotgia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cosimo Sotgia 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 | 1,849 | 1,935 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,891 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 41.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cosimo Sotgia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cosimo Sotgia's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sotgia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Sotgia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sotgia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Cosimo Sotgia's chess games
All 39 games by Cosimo Sotgia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Luigi Longo | 1,962 | Pinerolo Open | C14 |
| Mar 2013 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,949 | ch-Cuneo Province | A05 |
| Oct 2016 | Ivano Mondino | 1,843 | 2nd Fossano Sociale Open | C56 |
| Sep 2016 | Dario Flego | 1,700 | 2nd Fossano Sociale Open | A07 |
| Jan 2016 | Leandro Pesce | 1,692 | ch-IMPERIA SAVONA PROVINCE | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savigliano Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 2nd Fossano Sociale Open | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 4th Arolo di Leggiuno Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-IMPERIA SAVONA PROVINCE | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 9th Turin Piemonte Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Pinerolo Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-Liguria Region | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
| ch-Cuneo Province | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cosimo Sotgia's chess games?
39 games by Cosimo Sotgia, from Apr 2009 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 Cosimo Sotgia has played.
What does Cosimo Sotgia play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Cosimo Sotgia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cosimo Sotgia answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Cosimo Sotgia play as White?
As White, Cosimo Sotgia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cosimo Sotgia play as Black?
As Black, Cosimo Sotgia most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Cosimo Sotgia's FIDE rating?
Cosimo Sotgia is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Cosimo Sotgia played?
Our database contains 39 games by Cosimo Sotgia, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cosimo Sotgia?
39 games by Cosimo Sotgia 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.