Prepare against Victor-Angel Bolzoni
FM · Belgium · World #14,069 classical · FIDE ID 200433
When preparing against Victor-Angel Bolzoni, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Victor-Angel Bolzoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor-Angel Bolzoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor-Angel Bolzoni 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 | 2,115 | 2,264 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,189 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,187 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 98 | 76 | 161 | 29.3% |
| As White | 169 | 53 | 43 | 73 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 166 | 45 | 33 | 88 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor-Angel Bolzoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor-Angel Bolzoni's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 95.9% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Bolzoni usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bolzoni usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bolzoni usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bolzoni usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bolzoni usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 79.4% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 20.6% | 17.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 94.9% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Victor-Angel Bolzoni's chess games
All 335 games by Victor-Angel Bolzoni 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: 98 wins, 76 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 50 | 15/11/24 | 30.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Michel Jadoul | 2,400 | 18th Ghent Open | A07 |
| Aug 1991 | Oleg Evdokimov | 2,395 | 5th Steinweg Open | B81 |
| Dec 1993 | Oscar Lemmers | 2,385 | chT-BEL 9394 | B22 |
| Dec 1987 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,375 | Vivy Master | B85 |
| Jan 1987 | Andreas Martin | 2,375 | Ostend Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 16 | 12 | 2,259 |
| ch-BEL | 1992 | 14 | 8 | 2,357 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 2 | 2,150 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| Charleroi Open | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor-Angel Bolzoni's chess games?
335 games by Victor-Angel Bolzoni, 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 Victor-Angel Bolzoni has played.
What does Victor-Angel Bolzoni play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Victor-Angel Bolzoni opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor-Angel Bolzoni answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Victor-Angel Bolzoni play as White?
As White, Victor-Angel Bolzoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor-Angel Bolzoni play as Black?
As Black, Victor-Angel Bolzoni most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Victor-Angel Bolzoni's FIDE rating?
Victor-Angel Bolzoni is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Victor-Angel Bolzoni played?
Our database contains 335 games by Victor-Angel Bolzoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 76 draws, 161 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor-Angel Bolzoni?
335 games by Victor-Angel Bolzoni 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.