Prepare against Francesco Bettalli
IM · Italy · World #1,727 classical · FIDE ID 2816453
When preparing against Francesco Bettalli, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,844 games by Francesco Bettalli, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Bettalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Bettalli 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 | 2,398 | 2,440 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,401 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,268 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,844 | 785 | 309 | 750 | 42.6% |
| As White | 936 | 427 | 160 | 349 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 908 | 358 | 149 | 401 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Bettalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Bettalli's side.
First moves as White (936 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 415 | 44.3% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 343 | 36.6% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 163 | 17.4% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.7% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.6% | 91.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nc3 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 183 | 43.2% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 123 | 29.0% | 54.1% |
| c6 | 54 | 12.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 37 | 8.7% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 4.2% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.2% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 63.8% | 49.7% |
| e5 | 26 | 9.8% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 25 | 9.4% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 8.3% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 15 | 5.7% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
Francesco Bettalli's chess games
All 1,844 games by Francesco Bettalli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Sep 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: 785 wins, 309 draws, 750 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 142 | 69/16/57 | 48.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 89 | 39/14/36 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 27/9/33 | 39.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 30/5/13 | 62.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 45 | 18/2/25 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 44 | 18/3/23 | 40.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 37 | 14/8/15 | 37.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 127 | 49/16/62 | 38.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 97 | 35/13/49 | 36.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 55 | 18/11/26 | 32.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 48 | 20/7/21 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 16/6/19 | 39.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 26 | 12/0/14 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,758 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,730 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | 2,718 | 57th Italian Teams Gp B | B90 |
| Feb 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,683 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Daniel Dardha | 2,650 | Sardinia World Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,240 | 603 | 2,269 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2020 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 18 | 15 | 2,097 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,496 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,208 |
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,798 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gabriele Lumachi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Bettalli's chess games?
1,844 games by Francesco Bettalli, from Oct 2013 to Sep 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 Francesco Bettalli has played.
What does Francesco Bettalli play on the first move as White?
Across 936 games with White in our database, Francesco Bettalli opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Bettalli answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Francesco Bettalli play as White?
As White, Francesco Bettalli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (142 games, 48.6% win rate); Réti Opening (89 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (69 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 936 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Bettalli play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Bettalli most often plays: Petrov's Defense (127 games, 38.6% win rate); Modern Defense (97 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (55 games, 32.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 908 games.
What is Francesco Bettalli's FIDE rating?
Francesco Bettalli is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Francesco Bettalli played?
Our database contains 1,844 games by Francesco Bettalli, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 785 wins, 309 draws, 750 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Bettalli?
1,844 games by Francesco Bettalli 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.