Prepare against Gabriele Botta
FM · CHE · World #2,927 classical · FIDE ID 1312120
Our database contains 286 games by Gabriele Botta, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Botta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Botta 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 | 2,341 | 2,377 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,336 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 102 | 69 | 115 | 35.7% |
| As White | 145 | 59 | 40 | 46 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 141 | 43 | 29 | 69 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Botta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Botta's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Botta usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Botta usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Botta usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 53.4% | 41.9% |
| c6 | 27 | 46.6% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 58.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Gabriele Botta's chess games
All 286 games by Gabriele Botta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 102 wins, 69 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/15/11 | 38.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 6/9/16 | 19.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,530 | Ascona A | B10 |
| Jun 2018 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,516 | chT-SUI | B22 |
| Jul 2015 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,476 | ch-SUI Open | B18 |
| Jul 2016 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,454 | ch-Francophone rapid 3rd | B22 |
| Dec 2011 | Cristina Foisor | 2,418 | Ascona A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 48 | 20.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 29 | 17 | 2,315 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 16 | 9 | 2,197 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Mulhouse | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,238 |
| 12th ch-World University | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Botta's chess games?
286 games by Gabriele Botta, from Jul 2005 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 Gabriele Botta has played.
What does Gabriele Botta play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Gabriele Botta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Botta answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Botta play as White?
As White, Gabriele Botta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Botta play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Botta most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Gabriele Botta's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Botta is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Gabriele Botta played?
Our database contains 286 games by Gabriele Botta, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 69 draws, 115 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Botta?
286 games by Gabriele Botta 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.