Prepare against Massimo Bitossi
Italy · World #59,826 classical · FIDE ID 808300
Our database contains 47 games by Massimo Bitossi, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Bitossi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Bitossi 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 | 1,856 | 1,974 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,936 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 44.7% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Bitossi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Bitossi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.2% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Bitossi usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Bitossi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bitossi usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bitossi usually continues Qh5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Bitossi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Massimo Bitossi's chess games
All 47 games by Massimo Bitossi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,110 | Nichelino Open | B04 |
| Oct 2008 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 2,081 | Nichelino Open | B06 |
| Jul 2007 | Savino Di Lascio | 2,014 | 14th Campobasso Open | A46 |
| Aug 2007 | Sergio Limongelli | 1,982 | 10th Sant' Anna Open | B03 |
| Aug 2007 | Pietro Rotelli | 1,978 | 10th Sant' Anna Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| 10th Sant' Anna Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 14th Campobasso Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Genova Primavera Open 10th | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
| 2nd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Nichelino Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| Rome Primavera Accademia Open | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,090 |
| 16th Venice Autumn Open | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Bitossi's chess games?
47 games by Massimo Bitossi, from Apr 2007 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 Massimo Bitossi has played.
What does Massimo Bitossi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Massimo Bitossi opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Bitossi answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Massimo Bitossi play as White?
As White, Massimo Bitossi's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Bitossi play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Bitossi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Massimo Bitossi's FIDE rating?
Massimo Bitossi is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Massimo Bitossi played?
Our database contains 47 games by Massimo Bitossi, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Bitossi?
47 games by Massimo Bitossi 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.