Prepare against Gianluca Ottaviani
Italy · World #36,147 classical · FIDE ID 845370
Our database contains 112 games by Gianluca Ottaviani, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianluca Ottaviani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianluca Ottaviani 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 | 1,953 | 2,019 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,957 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 37 | 39 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As White | 56 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianluca Ottaviani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianluca Ottaviani's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 80.4% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Ottaviani usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Gianluca Ottaviani's chess games
All 112 games by Gianluca Ottaviani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,320 | 35th Arco Open | B44 |
| Oct 2015 | Claudio Popa | 2,113 | 37th Arco Open | D20 |
| Sep 2010 | Massimo Varini | 2,076 | 12th Trieste Open | A61 |
| Feb 2010 | Marcello Pecorari | 2,054 | Rome Accademia Winter | B50 |
| May 2007 | Giovanni Vignato | 2,050 | Rome Primavera Accademia Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 12th Trieste Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,976 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| 1st Salento Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianluca Ottaviani's chess games?
112 games by Gianluca Ottaviani, from Oct 2007 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 Gianluca Ottaviani has played.
What does Gianluca Ottaviani play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Gianluca Ottaviani opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianluca Ottaviani answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gianluca Ottaviani play as White?
As White, Gianluca Ottaviani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianluca Ottaviani play as Black?
As Black, Gianluca Ottaviani most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Gianluca Ottaviani's FIDE rating?
Gianluca Ottaviani is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Gianluca Ottaviani played?
Our database contains 112 games by Gianluca Ottaviani, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianluca Ottaviani?
112 games by Gianluca Ottaviani 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.