Prepare against Osvaldo Bergonzi
PRY · World #32,465 classical · FIDE ID 3700232
When preparing against Osvaldo Bergonzi, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 209 games by Osvaldo Bergonzi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osvaldo Bergonzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osvaldo Bergonzi 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 | 1,972 | 2,193 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,012 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,994 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 103 | 33 | 73 | 49.3% |
| As White | 106 | 63 | 18 | 25 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 40 | 15 | 48 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osvaldo Bergonzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osvaldo Bergonzi's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 75.5% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 20.8% | 79.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bergonzi usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bergonzi usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bergonzi usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 79.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Bergonzi usually continues c4 (78.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bergonzi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 73.3% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 85.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Osvaldo Bergonzi's chess games
All 209 games by Osvaldo Bergonzi 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: 103 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Anup Deshmukh | 2,270 | 8th WchT U26 | B78 |
| Jan 1996 | Victorio Riego Prieto | 2,255 | ch-PAR | C48 |
| Jan 1996 | Clemente Curatola | 2,225 | ch-PAR | B07 |
| Nov 2021 | Paulo Jodorcovsky Werjivker | 2,214 | ch-PAR sf | B22 |
| Nov 1993 | Emmanuel Tseleng | 2,210 | 9th WchT U26 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR | 2013 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-PAR sf | 2023 | 28 | 16.5 | 1,935 |
| 3rd Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2017 | 21 | 16.5 | 1,994 |
| 6th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,910 |
| San Cristobal Open | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,273 |
| Asuncion Mayor Open | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,086 |
| 4th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1,917 |
| ch-PAR Mayor | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osvaldo Bergonzi's chess games?
209 games by Osvaldo Bergonzi, 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 Osvaldo Bergonzi has played.
What does Osvaldo Bergonzi play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Osvaldo Bergonzi opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osvaldo Bergonzi answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Osvaldo Bergonzi play as White?
As White, Osvaldo Bergonzi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osvaldo Bergonzi play as Black?
As Black, Osvaldo Bergonzi most often plays: Pirc Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Osvaldo Bergonzi's FIDE rating?
Osvaldo Bergonzi is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Osvaldo Bergonzi played?
Our database contains 209 games by Osvaldo Bergonzi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osvaldo Bergonzi?
209 games by Osvaldo Bergonzi 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.