Prepare against Pietro Zottis
Brazil · World #77,736 classical · FIDE ID 22746838
When preparing against Pietro Zottis, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 126 games by Pietro Zottis, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pietro Zottis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pietro Zottis 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 | 1,797 | 1,802 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 27.0% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 14 | 28 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pietro Zottis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pietro Zottis's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 40.0% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zottis usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zottis usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zottis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zottis usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Zottis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zottis usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Pietro Zottis's chess games
All 126 games by Pietro Zottis in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 34 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Felipe Borges Cristino | 1,938 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Jorge Henrique Backes | 1,914 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | A11 |
| Jan 2024 | Ivo Lucio Fischer | 1,860 | 10th Florianopolis Open | D85 |
| Jun 2024 | Kayo Ribeiro Nachef | 1,813 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | B13 |
| Oct 2022 | Rafael Graneto Altenhofen | 1,800 | 6th Concordia Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,834 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,739 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,138 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,374 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 6th Concordia Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pietro Zottis's chess games?
126 games by Pietro Zottis, from Feb 2020 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 Pietro Zottis has played.
What does Pietro Zottis play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Pietro Zottis opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pietro Zottis answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Pietro Zottis play as White?
As White, Pietro Zottis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pietro Zottis play as Black?
As Black, Pietro Zottis most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Pietro Zottis's FIDE rating?
Pietro Zottis is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Pietro Zottis played?
Our database contains 126 games by Pietro Zottis, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pietro Zottis?
126 games by Pietro Zottis 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.