Prepare against Graziano Ottolini
Italy · World #46,753 classical · FIDE ID 808210
Our database contains 89 games by Graziano Ottolini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graziano Ottolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graziano Ottolini 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 | 1,906 | 2,100 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,002 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,013 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 36.0% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graziano Ottolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graziano Ottolini's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 46.5% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 44.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Ottolini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Graziano Ottolini's chess games
All 89 games by Graziano Ottolini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Marco Sbarra | 2,269 | Arconate | A12 |
| Aug 2011 | Laimonas Kudzma | 2,187 | 24th Panevezys Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,150 | Vanzaghello schev | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Markus Lipinsky | 2,100 | 28th Panevezys Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Claudio Dorighet | 2,090 | Vanzaghello schev | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robecchetto Open | 2013 | 13 | 8 | 1,865 |
| 24th Panevezys Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 28th Panevezys Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 7th Wasselonne Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,649 |
| Arconate | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Vanzaghello Open | 1998 | 5 | 1 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graziano Ottolini's chess games?
89 games by Graziano Ottolini, from Apr 2003 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 Graziano Ottolini has played.
What does Graziano Ottolini play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Graziano Ottolini opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graziano Ottolini answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Graziano Ottolini play as White?
As White, Graziano Ottolini's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graziano Ottolini play as Black?
As Black, Graziano Ottolini most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Graziano Ottolini's FIDE rating?
Graziano Ottolini is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Graziano Ottolini played?
Our database contains 89 games by Graziano Ottolini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graziano Ottolini?
89 games by Graziano Ottolini 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.