Prepare against Davide Olivetti
FM · Italy · World #6,154 classical · FIDE ID 863220
Our database contains 157 games by Davide Olivetti, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Davide Olivetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Olivetti 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 | 2,243 | 2,296 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,175 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 63 | 49 | 45 | 40.1% |
| As White | 81 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 76 | 35 | 24 | 17 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Olivetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Olivetti's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 91.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Olivetti usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Olivetti usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Olivetti usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Olivetti usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 39.4% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 10 | 30.3% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 30.3% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 82.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
Davide Olivetti's chess games
All 157 games by Davide Olivetti in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 63 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,450 | 4th Bella Italia Master | B28 |
| Oct 2024 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,339 | 7th Kaltern-Trophy | A04 |
| Sep 2016 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,306 | 17th Crema Open A | E60 |
| Oct 2017 | Luigi Santolini | 2,242 | 24th Venice Autumn Open | C05 |
| Mar 2017 | Desiree Di Benedetto | 2,193 | 1st Treviso Open A | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Portoroz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 6th | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Davos Challenge Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Olivetti's chess games?
157 games by Davide Olivetti, from Aug 2012 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 Davide Olivetti has played.
What does Davide Olivetti play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Davide Olivetti opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Olivetti answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Davide Olivetti play as White?
As White, Davide Olivetti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Olivetti play as Black?
As Black, Davide Olivetti most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Davide Olivetti's FIDE rating?
Davide Olivetti is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Davide Olivetti played?
Our database contains 157 games by Davide Olivetti, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Olivetti?
157 games by Davide Olivetti 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.