Prepare against Roberto Palazzotto
Italy · World #21,420 classical · FIDE ID 836842
Our database contains 75 games by Roberto Palazzotto, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Palazzotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Palazzotto 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 | 2,045 | 2,045 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,006 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,993 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 14 | 30 | 41.3% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Palazzotto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Palazzotto's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 70.0% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 30.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Palazzotto usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Roberto Palazzotto's chess games
All 75 games by Roberto Palazzotto in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Andrea Drei | 2,260 | 06th Chioggia Open A | D01 |
| Oct 2011 | Cristiano Quaranta | 2,128 | 06th Chioggia Open A | C12 |
| Jul 2010 | Roberto La Bella | 2,098 | 1st Erice Open | D01 |
| Jan 2010 | Antonio Scerbo | 2,093 | St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open 3rd | D44 |
| Sep 2011 | Giuseppe Rotunno | 2,037 | 9th Amantea Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open 3rd | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 1st Erice Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 16th | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,940 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| 15th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,683 |
| 05th Chioggia Open A | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| 06th Chioggia Open A | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Palazzotto's chess games?
75 games by Roberto Palazzotto, from Oct 2008 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 Palazzotto has played.
What does Roberto Palazzotto play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Roberto Palazzotto opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Palazzotto answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Roberto Palazzotto play as White?
As White, Roberto Palazzotto's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Palazzotto play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Palazzotto most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Roberto Palazzotto's FIDE rating?
Roberto Palazzotto is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roberto Palazzotto played?
Our database contains 75 games by Roberto Palazzotto, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Palazzotto?
75 games by Roberto Palazzotto 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.