Prepare against Francesco Bortolussi
Italy · World #57,903 classical · FIDE ID 861596
Our database contains 58 games by Francesco Bortolussi, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Bortolussi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Bortolussi 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 | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 7 | 29 | 37.9% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bortolussi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Francesco Bortolussi's chess games
All 58 games by Francesco Bortolussi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Luca Marson | 1,925 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | B88 |
| May 2010 | Giacomo Campagnola | 1,868 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | B23 |
| Feb 2010 | Bruno Zamengo | 1,850 | 3rd Noale Szabados Memorial B | B85 |
| May 2010 | Gerlinde Sotter-Klundt | 1,813 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | D36 |
| Sep 2021 | Alejandro Garcia | 1,801 | US Collegiate Blitz | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,339 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,326 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| ch-Venice Province 69th | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,437 |
| Texas Collegiate Finals | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 2,002 |
| 3rd Noale Szabados Memorial B | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-Venice Province 71st | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| Texas Collegiate Super Finals | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Bortolussi's chess games?
58 games by Francesco Bortolussi, from Jan 2010 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 Francesco Bortolussi has played.
What does Francesco Bortolussi play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Francesco Bortolussi opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Bortolussi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Francesco Bortolussi play as White?
As White, Francesco Bortolussi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Bortolussi play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Bortolussi most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Francesco Bortolussi's FIDE rating?
Francesco Bortolussi is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Francesco Bortolussi played?
Our database contains 58 games by Francesco Bortolussi, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Bortolussi?
58 games by Francesco Bortolussi 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.