Prepare against Marco Bettalli
Italy · World #22,421 classical · FIDE ID 809071
Our database contains 31 games by Marco Bettalli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Bettalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Bettalli 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 | 2,037 | 2,085 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 2,049 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,063 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 29.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Bettalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Bettalli's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bettalli usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Marco Bettalli's chess games
All 31 games by Marco Bettalli 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Roberta De Nisi | 1,900 | Condino Open | E81 |
| Jul 2010 | Sisto Caldara | 1,803 | Condino Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Open | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Condino Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,982 |
| Siena Magari Memorial Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,140 |
| Siena m | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| chT-ITA A2 36th | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,079 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,870 |
| chT-ITA 14 | 1974 | 1 | 1 | – |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Bettalli's chess games?
31 games by Marco Bettalli, 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 Marco Bettalli has played.
What does Marco Bettalli play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marco Bettalli opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Bettalli answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Bettalli play as White?
As White, Marco Bettalli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Bettalli play as Black?
As Black, Marco Bettalli most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Marco Bettalli's FIDE rating?
Marco Bettalli is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Marco Bettalli played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marco Bettalli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Bettalli?
31 games by Marco Bettalli 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.