Prepare against Stefano Battistella
Italy · World #29,068 classical · FIDE ID 805599
Our database contains 253 games by Stefano Battistella, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Battistella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Battistella 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 | 1,991 | 2,114 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 76 | 89 | 88 | 30.0% |
| As White | 125 | 40 | 44 | 41 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 36 | 45 | 47 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Battistella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Battistella's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 38.4% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 23.2% | 37.9% |
| d4 | 26 | 20.8% | 40.4% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.8% | 36.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.0% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Battistella usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Battistella usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Battistella usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Battistella usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Battistella usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Battistella usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 19.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 52.2% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.1% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Stefano Battistella's chess games
All 253 games by Stefano Battistella in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 76 wins, 89 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Peter Dittmar | 2,286 | 37th Arco Open | B31 |
| May 2023 | Bruno Dieu | 2,251 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | D20 |
| Dec 2008 | Nicola Garano | 2,251 | 29th Milan Crespi Open A | C26 |
| Jun 2012 | Nicolas Curien | 2,235 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | A45 |
| Dec 2008 | Marco Massironi | 2,169 | 29th Milan Crespi Open A | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,128 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
| Milan Crespi Open A 35th | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Battistella's chess games?
253 games by Stefano Battistella, from Jul 2005 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 Stefano Battistella has played.
What does Stefano Battistella play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Stefano Battistella opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Battistella answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stefano Battistella play as White?
As White, Stefano Battistella's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Battistella play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Battistella most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Stefano Battistella's FIDE rating?
Stefano Battistella is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Stefano Battistella played?
Our database contains 253 games by Stefano Battistella, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 89 draws, 88 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Battistella?
253 games by Stefano Battistella 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.