Prepare against Silvano Bortolotti
Italy · World #121,175 classical · FIDE ID 829030
When preparing against Silvano Bortolotti, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (53%).
Our database contains 112 games by Silvano Bortolotti, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silvano Bortolotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvano Bortolotti 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 | 1,670 | 1,830 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 23 | 28 | 61 | 20.5% |
| As White | 54 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvano Bortolotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvano Bortolotti's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bortolotti usually continues Nc3 (18.2% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Bortolotti usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bortolotti usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Bortolotti usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 54.5% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Silvano Bortolotti's chess games
All 112 games by Silvano Bortolotti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,094 | ch-ITA Seniors 35th | C66 |
| Apr 2013 | Daniele Goli | 1,982 | ch-ITA Seniors 35th | B00 |
| Oct 2007 | Frank Wagner | 1,961 | 29th Arco Open | A24 |
| Oct 2007 | Lodewyk Coqueraut | 1,926 | 29th Arco Open | A51 |
| Oct 2014 | Massimo Buglisi | 1,923 | 36th Arco Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,779 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,628 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 35th | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,617 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvano Bortolotti's chess games?
112 games by Silvano Bortolotti, from Jan 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 Silvano Bortolotti has played.
What does Silvano Bortolotti play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Silvano Bortolotti opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvano Bortolotti answers 1...b6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Silvano Bortolotti play as White?
As White, Silvano Bortolotti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvano Bortolotti play as Black?
As Black, Silvano Bortolotti most often plays: Owen Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Silvano Bortolotti's FIDE rating?
Silvano Bortolotti is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Silvano Bortolotti played?
Our database contains 112 games by Silvano Bortolotti, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvano Bortolotti?
112 games by Silvano Bortolotti 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.