Prepare against Alejo De Dovitiis
IM · Argentina · World #8,853 classical · FIDE ID 101400
When preparing against Alejo De Dovitiis, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 824 games by Alejo De Dovitiis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejo De Dovitiis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejo De Dovitiis 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 | 2,188 | 2,422 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,351 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,351 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 824 | 382 | 227 | 215 | 46.4% |
| As White | 415 | 210 | 108 | 97 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 409 | 172 | 119 | 118 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejo De Dovitiis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejo De Dovitiis's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 282 | 68.0% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 95 | 22.9% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 6.7% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dovitiis usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 49.2% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 58 | 30.7% | 66.4% |
| e5 | 25 | 13.2% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 77.6% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Alejo De Dovitiis's chess games
All 824 games by Alejo De Dovitiis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 382 wins, 227 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 62 | 33/17/12 | 53.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 20/5/7 | 62.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 17/5/5 | 63.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Sandro Mareco | 2,643 | 14th American Continental | D37 |
| Jan 2008 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,541 | Villa Martelli ITT | A03 |
| Aug 2002 | Ariel Sorin | 2,519 | Golden Valley rap | C47 |
| Nov 1998 | Maximiliano Ginzburg | 2,490 | Punta del Este 1st | A35 |
| Aug 2005 | Daniel Mieles Palau | 2,476 | 3rd American Continental | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2022 | 43 | 28.5 | 2,347 |
| Vicente Lopez ITT | 2006 | 20 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Wch U14 | 1985 | 16 | 9 | – |
| Villa del Parque ITT | 1998 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| Buenos Aires ITT-1 Siglo XXI | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,387 |
| 90th ch-ARG | 2015 | 13 | 2 | 2,224 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 12 | 8 | 2,388 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (13 games) · Diego Valerga (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejo De Dovitiis's chess games?
824 games by Alejo De Dovitiis, from Apr 2003 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 Alejo De Dovitiis has played.
What does Alejo De Dovitiis play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Alejo De Dovitiis opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejo De Dovitiis answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alejo De Dovitiis play as White?
As White, Alejo De Dovitiis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 53.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejo De Dovitiis play as Black?
As Black, Alejo De Dovitiis most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (27 games, 63.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 409 games.
What is Alejo De Dovitiis's FIDE rating?
Alejo De Dovitiis is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alejo De Dovitiis played?
Our database contains 824 games by Alejo De Dovitiis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 382 wins, 227 draws, 215 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejo De Dovitiis?
824 games by Alejo De Dovitiis 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.