His team are already far ahead of the rest in the Premier League title race and this impressive victory against a fired-up Wolves sent them cruising into the quarter- finals of the FA Cup.
There may be shocks and giantkillers galore in the Cup this year, but the strength and determination of Conte’s team meant no upset here.
Chelsea are too focused, too formidable and too stylish to be knocked off course.
Pedro and Diego Costa scored the goals here in the second half, and who would bet now against Chelsea claiming another Double.
For Wolves it was simply a step too far. They had won away to Liverpool in the previous round, no mean feat, and began with pace and purpose against the Premier League leaders.
Their best chance came early. They should have taken the lead in the fifth minute but George Saville, once a youth player with Chelsea, sent his left-foot drive crashing against the post.
Chelsea’s version of weakening their team for the FA Cup included a starting place for ex-England captain John Terry as well as Spanish star Cesc Fabregas, described as a “football genius” by Conte.
Their side was anything but shabby, and certainly no insult to the traditions of the Cup or their opponents.
After the early scare from Saville, and perhaps because of it, they responded with some slick passing football, Fabregas at the heart of the action. One superb pass set Willian running free on the Wolves goal, but keeper Carl Ikeme snuffed out the danger.
Wolves were far from overawed, relishing the physical confrontations with superstar visitors.
Central defenders Danny Batth and Kortney Hause gave as good as they got against the force and provocation of Diego Costa.
The trickery of the home team’s Costa was a threat to Chelsea. Helder Costa tested the keeper with one stinging shot from the left and almost created another chance with a clever free-kick.
A capacity crowd at Molineux roared its delight at the spirit and energy of their team. Occasional flashes of style from Chelsea were also appreciated – and feared.
The start of the second half mirrored the first. Wolves rampaged and then Chelsea responded with a spell of possession. Chances, though, were a rarity at either end.
Diego Costa drove a shot into the side-netting on the hour after a sublime pass from Fabregas, and it was a warning of the goal soon to come.
Five minutes later, a crisp counter-attack scythed open the Wolves defence.
When the final cross came from Willian, there was no-one left to mark Pedro as he headed home easily from close range. A moment of class had made the difference.
It symbolised Chelsea’s football this season – such a strong unit in defence and midfield allowing them the platform to capture the initiative in a flash.
Could Wolves fight back?
Only a brilliant defensive header from Kurt Zouma prevented an opportunity for Wolves striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, but Chelsea were now in command with their slick possession play.
The second goal came a minute from time, swept home by Diego Costa inside the penalty area as the exhausted Wolves defence left a gap for him to exploit.
Applause rang out from both sets of fans at the final whistle for a fine match that embellished the FA Cup.
There is life in the old competition yet despite its detractors.
