Prepare against Paolo Bottini
Italy · World #42,640 classical · FIDE ID 814725
Our database contains 41 games by Paolo Bottini, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Bottini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Bottini 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 | 1,923 | 1,960 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 39.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Bottini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Bottini's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Bottini usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bottini usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bottini usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Paolo Bottini's chess games
All 41 games by Paolo Bottini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Giuseppe Fabiano | 2,290 | Siracusa Open | B84 |
| Jan 2000 | Giovanni Galioto | 2,159 | ch-UISP 21st | B06 |
| Oct 2025 | Mats Orndahl | 2,123 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | C04 |
| Sep 2006 | Salvatore Tondo | 2,029 | Siracusa Open | A13 |
| Sep 2006 | Stefano Candura | 2,022 | Siracusa Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,218 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-UISP 21st | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 5 | 2 | 2,180 |
| chT-ITA 28th | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
| Calvia U2000 Open A | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,252 |
| Turin Olympic Open A | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Bottini's chess games?
41 games by Paolo Bottini, from Jan 2005 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 Paolo Bottini has played.
What does Paolo Bottini play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Paolo Bottini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Bottini answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paolo Bottini play as White?
As White, Paolo Bottini's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Bottini play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Bottini most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Paolo Bottini's FIDE rating?
Paolo Bottini is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Paolo Bottini played?
Our database contains 41 games by Paolo Bottini, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Bottini?
41 games by Paolo Bottini 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.