Prepare against Fausto Battistelli
CM · Belgium · World #9,154 classical · FIDE ID 267732
Our database contains 53 games by Fausto Battistelli, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fausto Battistelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fausto Battistelli 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 | 2,183 | 2,248 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,083 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 30.2% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fausto Battistelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fausto Battistelli's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 79.3% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Battistelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Fausto Battistelli's chess games
All 53 games by Fausto Battistelli in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,402 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | E81 |
| Nov 2024 | Virgile Breuil | 2,202 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | C63 |
| Nov 2024 | Vedant Talwalkar | 2,120 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | C28 |
| Oct 2025 | Andy Baert | 2,117 | TCh-BEL 2025-26 | E94 |
| Feb 2025 | Gerben Veltkamp | 2,107 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,068 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,282 |
| 18th BPB Limburg Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,293 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-BEL Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fausto Battistelli's chess games?
53 games by Fausto Battistelli, from Dec 2020 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 Fausto Battistelli has played.
What does Fausto Battistelli play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Fausto Battistelli opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fausto Battistelli answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Fausto Battistelli play as White?
As White, Fausto Battistelli's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fausto Battistelli play as Black?
As Black, Fausto Battistelli most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Fausto Battistelli's FIDE rating?
Fausto Battistelli is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fausto Battistelli played?
Our database contains 53 games by Fausto Battistelli, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fausto Battistelli?
53 games by Fausto Battistelli 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.