Prepare against Ettore Bertolini
Italy · World #86,500 classical · FIDE ID 828289
When preparing against Ettore Bertolini, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 97 games by Ettore Bertolini, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ettore Bertolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ettore Bertolini 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 | 1,769 | 1,927 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,824 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 46 | 15 | 36 | 47.4% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ettore Bertolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ettore Bertolini's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 88.6% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bertolini usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bertolini usually continues Bc4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bertolini usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bertolini usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Bertolini usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ettore Bertolini's chess games
All 97 games by Ettore Bertolini in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 46 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1991 | Saverio Farina | 1,854 | Caorle Open B | A52 |
| Dec 2008 | Fabio Ferri | 1,845 | 4th Assisi Open B | B84 |
| Dec 2008 | Alessandro Balducci | 1,828 | 4th Assisi Open B | B95 |
| Jun 2008 | Giovanni Maddaloni | 1,817 | Foligno Open | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | Emanuele Baleani | 1,807 | Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Open | 1996 | 12 | 6.5 | – |
| Perugia Open | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 5 | 1,950 |
| chT-ITA | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 4th Assisi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,648 |
| Foligno Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 5th Assisi Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ettore Bertolini's chess games?
97 games by Ettore Bertolini, from Oct 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 Ettore Bertolini has played.
What does Ettore Bertolini play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Ettore Bertolini opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ettore Bertolini answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ettore Bertolini play as White?
As White, Ettore Bertolini's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ettore Bertolini play as Black?
As Black, Ettore Bertolini most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ettore Bertolini's FIDE rating?
Ettore Bertolini is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ettore Bertolini played?
Our database contains 97 games by Ettore Bertolini, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ettore Bertolini?
97 games by Ettore Bertolini 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.