Prepare against Alex Dobboletta
Italy · World #7,508 classical · FIDE ID 865397
When preparing against Alex Dobboletta, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 272 games by Alex Dobboletta, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Dobboletta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Dobboletta 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 | 2,214 | 2,232 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,180 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 94 | 72 | 106 | 34.6% |
| As White | 140 | 50 | 36 | 54 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 132 | 44 | 36 | 52 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Dobboletta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Dobboletta's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 40.7% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 20.7% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 29 | 20.7% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues Nf3 (27.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues Qe2 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 55.2% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Dobboletta usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 59.7% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 35.5% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 55.6% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 24.4% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.8% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Alex Dobboletta's chess games
All 272 games by Alex Dobboletta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 94 wins, 72 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,465 | 36th Bratto Open | A36 |
| Jun 2013 | Marco Codenotti | 2,390 | 4th Forni di Sopra Open | B81 |
| Dec 2019 | Teo Tomulic | 2,384 | 10th Arco Christmas Open | C03 |
| Sep 2022 | Federico Manca | 2,358 | 24th Trieste Open | E92 |
| Apr 2025 | C Cacco | 2,319 | 56th Italian Teams Master | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Dobboletta's chess games?
272 games by Alex Dobboletta, from Jan 2010 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 Alex Dobboletta has played.
What does Alex Dobboletta play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Alex Dobboletta opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Dobboletta answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Alex Dobboletta play as White?
As White, Alex Dobboletta's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Dobboletta play as Black?
As Black, Alex Dobboletta most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Alex Dobboletta's FIDE rating?
Alex Dobboletta is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Alex Dobboletta played?
Our database contains 272 games by Alex Dobboletta, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 72 draws, 106 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Dobboletta?
272 games by Alex Dobboletta 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.