Prepare against Paolo Rottondi
Italy · World #136,430 classical · FIDE ID 844128
When preparing against Paolo Rottondi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Paolo Rottondi, covering Nov 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Rottondi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Rottondi 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 | 1,630 | 1,813 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,643 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Rottondi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Rottondi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rottondi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rottondi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Rottondi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paolo Rottondi's chess games
All 30 games by Paolo Rottondi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Antonio Di Paola | 1,717 | Milan SSM Open | D06 |
| Jan 2015 | Daniele Colica | 1,705 | Milan SSM Open | A04 |
| Oct 2017 | Dario Di Dario | 1,604 | 39th Arco Open B | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Albin Ernst Kofler | 1,600 | 39th Arco Open B | A01 |
| Oct 2026 | Michel Boehrer | 1,599 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 39th Arco Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,618 |
| Milan Cappello Memorial | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,639 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,474 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Rottondi's chess games?
30 games by Paolo Rottondi, from Nov 2009 to Oct 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 Rottondi has played.
What does Paolo Rottondi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paolo Rottondi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Rottondi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paolo Rottondi play as White?
As White, Paolo Rottondi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Rottondi play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Rottondi most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Paolo Rottondi's FIDE rating?
Paolo Rottondi is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (May 2010).
How many games has Paolo Rottondi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Paolo Rottondi, covering Nov 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Rottondi?
30 games by Paolo Rottondi 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.