Prepare against Umberto Scotti
CM · Italy · World #21,949 classical · FIDE ID 803316
Our database contains 178 games by Umberto Scotti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umberto Scotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umberto Scotti 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 | 2,041 | 2,207 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 58 | 62 | 58 | 32.6% |
| As White | 88 | 37 | 32 | 19 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 21 | 30 | 39 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umberto Scotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umberto Scotti's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 63.6% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 26 | 29.5% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scotti usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scotti usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Scotti usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Scotti usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Scotti usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Scotti usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 92.3% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 65.0% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Umberto Scotti's chess games
All 178 games by Umberto Scotti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Yves Ranola | 2,466 | 25th Bratto Open | E14 |
| Aug 2005 | Stefano Tatai | 2,370 | 25th Bratto Open | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Branko Lovric | 2,370 | Celle Ligure Open | C10 |
| Jan 1996 | Helmut Becher | 2,295 | ITA Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Nicola Bresciani | 2,285 | 23rd Bratto Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| 25th Valdostano Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umberto Scotti's chess games?
178 games by Umberto Scotti, from Apr 2003 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 Umberto Scotti has played.
What does Umberto Scotti play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Umberto Scotti opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umberto Scotti answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Umberto Scotti play as White?
As White, Umberto Scotti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umberto Scotti play as Black?
As Black, Umberto Scotti most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Umberto Scotti's FIDE rating?
Umberto Scotti is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Umberto Scotti played?
Our database contains 178 games by Umberto Scotti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 62 draws, 58 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umberto Scotti?
178 games by Umberto Scotti 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.