Prepare against David Rovaretti
United Kingdom · World #86,880 classical · FIDE ID 1803913
When preparing against David Rovaretti, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (50%).
Our database contains 78 games by David Rovaretti, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Rovaretti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Rovaretti 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 | 1,768 | 1,778 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 14 | 40 | 30.8% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Rovaretti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Rovaretti's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 67.5% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues Qd3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rovaretti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 52.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
David Rovaretti's chess games
All 78 games by David Rovaretti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Paul Bridges | 1,853 | 12th South Wales Open | B00 |
| May 2023 | Jake Hurley | 1,841 | chT-WLS | B13 |
| Aug 2014 | Ben Thomas | 1,793 | 11th South Wales Open | C45 |
| Jun 2020 | Haroon Majeed | 1,772 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B50 |
| Jul 2016 | Roy Thomas | 1,751 | 13th South Wales Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,563 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,672 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,773 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| 11th South Wales Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,635 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,517 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,719 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Rovaretti's chess games?
78 games by David Rovaretti, from Oct 2014 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 David Rovaretti has played.
What does David Rovaretti play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, David Rovaretti opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Rovaretti answers 1...b6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does David Rovaretti play as White?
As White, David Rovaretti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Rovaretti play as Black?
As Black, David Rovaretti most often plays: Owen Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David Rovaretti's FIDE rating?
David Rovaretti is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Aug 2024).
How many games has David Rovaretti played?
Our database contains 78 games by David Rovaretti, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Rovaretti?
78 games by David Rovaretti 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.