Prepare against Stefano Bellotto
Italy · World #45,052 classical · FIDE ID 817040
Our database contains 156 games by Stefano Bellotto, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Bellotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Bellotto 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 | 1,913 | 2,055 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,923 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 71 | 46 | 39 | 45.5% |
| As White | 79 | 35 | 29 | 15 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 36 | 17 | 24 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Bellotto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Bellotto's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 59.5% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 27.8% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bellotto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 28 | 66.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 16.7% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Stefano Bellotto's chess games
All 156 games by Stefano Bellotto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 71 wins, 46 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Ariel Mosconi | 2,200 | Ceriano Laghetto Open 12th | B07 |
| Feb 2004 | Stefano D'Apa | 2,175 | 3rd Melegnano Open | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Ermanno Bozzali | 2,124 | 13th Ceriano Laghetto Open | A04 |
| Apr 2003 | Elio Buonocore | 2,121 | ch-ITA Provinciale Como | C25 |
| Feb 2004 | Giampiero Rossi | 2,048 | 3rd Melegnano Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2015 | 79 | 49.5 | 1,868 |
| 9th Como Primavera Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| 25th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| Como Open | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 1,941 |
| Como Primavera Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| 32nd Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,057 |
| ch-CO Province | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open 12th | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Bellotto's chess games?
156 games by Stefano Bellotto, from Apr 2004 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 Stefano Bellotto has played.
What does Stefano Bellotto play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Stefano Bellotto opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Bellotto answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Stefano Bellotto play as White?
As White, Stefano Bellotto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Bellotto play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Bellotto most often plays: Pirc Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Stefano Bellotto's FIDE rating?
Stefano Bellotto is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Stefano Bellotto played?
Our database contains 156 games by Stefano Bellotto, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 46 draws, 39 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Bellotto?
156 games by Stefano Bellotto 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.