Prepare against Roberto Bettera
Italy · World #51,928 classical · FIDE ID 816205
Our database contains 87 games by Roberto Bettera, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Bettera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Bettera 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 | 1,885 | 2,049 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 35.6% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Bettera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Bettera's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bettera usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bettera usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Bettera usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Roberto Bettera's chess games
All 87 games by Roberto Bettera in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A76 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Miroslav Vlk | 2,150 | Znojmo Hostan Open | D04 |
| Apr 2005 | Nicola Pegoraro | 2,082 | 2nd Arvier Open | C44 |
| Sep 2021 | Dario Sponchiado | 2,052 | 53rd Mestre CIS | E91 |
| Oct 2004 | Giuseppe Lorusso | 1,987 | 10th Venice Autumn Open B | B13 |
| Apr 2005 | Johannes De Leeuw | 1,979 | 2nd Arvier Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Arvier Open | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| Pellestrina Open D | 1979 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-Veneto qf 67th | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 62nd ch-Veneto qf | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 15th Cavarzere Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 13th Padova Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Bettera's chess games?
87 games by Roberto Bettera, from Jul 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 Roberto Bettera has played.
What does Roberto Bettera play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Roberto Bettera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Bettera answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roberto Bettera play as White?
As White, Roberto Bettera's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Bettera play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Bettera most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Roberto Bettera's FIDE rating?
Roberto Bettera is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Roberto Bettera played?
Our database contains 87 games by Roberto Bettera, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Bettera?
87 games by Roberto Bettera 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.