Prepare against Massimiliano Botta
FM · Italy · World #4,909 classical · FIDE ID 2804340
Our database contains 221 games by Massimiliano Botta, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Massimiliano Botta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimiliano 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 | 2,276 | 2,278 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 96 | 49 | 76 | 43.4% |
| As White | 113 | 54 | 25 | 34 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 42 | 24 | 42 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimiliano Botta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimiliano Botta's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 58.4% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 35 | 31.0% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Botta usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Botta usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Botta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Botta usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Botta usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Botta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 31.4% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Massimiliano Botta's chess games
All 221 games by Massimiliano Botta in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 96 wins, 49 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Gupta Prithu | 2,462 | 2nd Montebelluna Cup | C01 |
| Apr 2019 | Michele Godena | 2,459 | ch-ITA TA 51st | C24 |
| Aug 2026 | Valerio Carnicelli | 2,456 | 24th Int. Chess Tournament Spilimbergo 2026 | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Shyaam Nikhil P | 2,428 | 24th Int. Chess Tournament Spilimbergo 2026 | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Monika Socko | 2,395 | chT-ITA 53rd | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA Online U20 KO | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 61st Imperia Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 6th | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
| 3rd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,212 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimiliano Botta's chess games?
221 games by Massimiliano Botta, from Dec 2012 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 Massimiliano Botta has played.
What does Massimiliano Botta play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Massimiliano Botta opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimiliano Botta answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Massimiliano Botta play as White?
As White, Massimiliano Botta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimiliano Botta play as Black?
As Black, Massimiliano Botta most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Massimiliano Botta's FIDE rating?
Massimiliano Botta is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Massimiliano Botta played?
Our database contains 221 games by Massimiliano Botta, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 49 draws, 76 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimiliano Botta?
221 games by Massimiliano 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.