Prepare against Roberto Bernasconi
Italy · World #64,012 classical · FIDE ID 812030
When preparing against Roberto Bernasconi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Roberto Bernasconi, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Bernasconi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Bernasconi 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 | 1,841 | 1,964 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,906 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 77 | 92 | 61 | 33.5% |
| As White | 112 | 40 | 43 | 29 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 37 | 49 | 32 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Bernasconi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Bernasconi's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 94.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bernasconi usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bernasconi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Bernasconi usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bernasconi usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 78.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.6% | 37.5% |
Roberto Bernasconi's chess games
All 230 games by Roberto Bernasconi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 77 wins, 92 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Elio Buonocore | 2,170 | ch-Como Province | C42 |
| Aug 2005 | Manuel Maleki | 2,119 | 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | B08 |
| Aug 2012 | Petar Bosnjak | 2,099 | 2nd Split Open | C42 |
| Dec 2009 | Luca Radice | 2,070 | 20th Robecchetto Open | B78 |
| Aug 2000 | Antonino Calabrese | 2,037 | 4th Genova Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2015 | 50 | 30.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,836 |
| 4th Genova Open | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 1,901 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,098 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,892 |
| Verona Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Bernasconi's chess games?
230 games by Roberto Bernasconi, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Roberto Bernasconi has played.
What does Roberto Bernasconi play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Roberto Bernasconi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Bernasconi answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Roberto Bernasconi play as White?
As White, Roberto Bernasconi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Bernasconi play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Bernasconi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Roberto Bernasconi's FIDE rating?
Roberto Bernasconi is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Roberto Bernasconi played?
Our database contains 230 games by Roberto Bernasconi, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 92 draws, 61 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Bernasconi?
230 games by Roberto Bernasconi 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.