Prepare against Ulysse Bottazzi
FM · France · World #2,044 classical · FIDE ID 45102988
Our database contains 235 games by Ulysse Bottazzi, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulysse Bottazzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulysse Bottazzi 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 | 2,382 | 2,402 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,199 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,206 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 96 | 56 | 83 | 40.9% |
| As White | 118 | 64 | 21 | 33 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 117 | 32 | 35 | 50 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulysse Bottazzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulysse Bottazzi's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 37 | 31.4% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bottazzi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 79.6% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 20.4% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 76.9% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Ulysse Bottazzi's chess games
All 235 games by Ulysse Bottazzi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 96 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Jun 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Aug 2024 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,571 | 25th Barcelona Sants Open | B55 |
| Jul 2025 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,545 | 44th Benasque Open | C46 |
| Jun 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 81 | 43.5 | 2,340 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,295 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,334 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,280 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,223 |
| Rubi IM Closed | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,491 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulysse Bottazzi's chess games?
235 games by Ulysse Bottazzi, from Mar 2016 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 Ulysse Bottazzi has played.
What does Ulysse Bottazzi play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Ulysse Bottazzi opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulysse Bottazzi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ulysse Bottazzi play as White?
As White, Ulysse Bottazzi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulysse Bottazzi play as Black?
As Black, Ulysse Bottazzi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Ulysse Bottazzi's FIDE rating?
Ulysse Bottazzi is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ulysse Bottazzi played?
Our database contains 235 games by Ulysse Bottazzi, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulysse Bottazzi?
235 games by Ulysse Bottazzi 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.