Prepare against Paolo Bussa
Italy · World #108,193 classical · FIDE ID 834467
When preparing against Paolo Bussa, expect 1.Nf3 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 66 games by Paolo Bussa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Bussa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Bussa 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 | 1,706 | 1,922 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 13 | 19 | 34 | 19.7% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Bussa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Bussa's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bussa usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bussa usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bussa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bussa usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bussa usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
Paolo Bussa's chess games
All 66 games by Paolo Bussa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Andrea Bevilacqua | 2,102 | 9th Trieste Open | B17 |
| Mar 2008 | Walter Trumpf | 2,090 | 2nd Lugano New Open | D03 |
| Nov 2012 | Antonio Schneider | 1,906 | 15th Lugano Open | E21 |
| Dec 2010 | Federico Gambarino | 1,853 | ch-Torino | B01 |
| May 2009 | Tullio Rossero | 1,829 | 3rd Lugano New Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 9th Trieste Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| 2nd Lugano New Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 3rd Lugano New Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,912 |
| 15th Lugano Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,846 |
| 3rd Verona Primavera Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,505 |
| 8th Lugano Paradiso Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-Torino | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Bussa's chess games?
66 games by Paolo Bussa, from Jan 2007 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 Bussa has played.
What does Paolo Bussa play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Paolo Bussa opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Bussa answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Paolo Bussa play as White?
As White, Paolo Bussa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Bussa play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Bussa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Paolo Bussa's FIDE rating?
Paolo Bussa is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Paolo Bussa played?
Our database contains 66 games by Paolo Bussa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Bussa?
66 games by Paolo Bussa 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.