Prepare against Gianluca Bottesi
Italy · World #82,588 classical · FIDE ID 854611
When preparing against Gianluca Bottesi, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (54%).
Our database contains 71 games by Gianluca Bottesi, covering Jan 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gianluca Bottesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianluca Bottesi 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 | 1,783 | 1,801 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,790 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 20 | 14 | 37 | 28.2% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianluca Bottesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianluca Bottesi's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 40.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bottesi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Gianluca Bottesi's chess games
All 71 games by Gianluca Bottesi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Richard Scheftlein | 2,081 | 37th Arco Open | E14 |
| Oct 2009 | Stefano Orlandi | 1,948 | 31st Arco Open | B49 |
| Oct 2015 | Alfonso Castellano | 1,938 | 37th Arco Open | A36 |
| Apr 2018 | Danilo Mallo | 1,858 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A41 |
| Oct 2015 | Antonio Pipitone | 1,854 | 37th Arco Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,755 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,641 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianluca Bottesi's chess games?
71 games by Gianluca Bottesi, from Jan 2010 to Nov 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 Gianluca Bottesi has played.
What does Gianluca Bottesi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Gianluca Bottesi opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianluca Bottesi answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Gianluca Bottesi play as White?
As White, Gianluca Bottesi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianluca Bottesi play as Black?
As Black, Gianluca Bottesi most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Gianluca Bottesi's FIDE rating?
Gianluca Bottesi is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (May 2025).
How many games has Gianluca Bottesi played?
Our database contains 71 games by Gianluca Bottesi, covering Jan 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianluca Bottesi?
71 games by Gianluca Bottesi 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.