Prepare against Damjan Gratton
SVN · World #106,110 classical · FIDE ID 14607352
When preparing against Damjan Gratton, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Damjan Gratton, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damjan Gratton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damjan Gratton 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 | 1,712 | 1,788 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,769 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,796 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 40 | 19 | 69 | 31.3% |
| As White | 63 | 26 | 9 | 28 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 14 | 10 | 41 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damjan Gratton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damjan Gratton's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 47.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gratton usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gratton usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gratton usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gratton usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Damjan Gratton's chess games
All 128 games by Damjan Gratton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 40 wins, 19 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Severino Stantic | 1,986 | 13th Nova Gorica Open B | D06 |
| Feb 2014 | Tine Markocic | 1,921 | 19th Nova Gorica Open A | B48 |
| Jan 2018 | Lejla Juretic | 1,920 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | B22 |
| Jan 2008 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 1,910 | 13th Nova Gorica Open B | C07 |
| Jan 2011 | Serge Savoia | 1,909 | 16th Nova Gorica Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| 13th Nova Gorica Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
| 19th Nova Gorica Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 18th Nova Gorica Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damjan Gratton's chess games?
128 games by Damjan Gratton, from Apr 2009 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 Damjan Gratton has played.
What does Damjan Gratton play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Damjan Gratton opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damjan Gratton answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Damjan Gratton play as White?
As White, Damjan Gratton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damjan Gratton play as Black?
As Black, Damjan Gratton most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Damjan Gratton's FIDE rating?
Damjan Gratton is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Damjan Gratton played?
Our database contains 128 games by Damjan Gratton, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 19 draws, 69 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damjan Gratton?
128 games by Damjan Gratton 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.