Prepare against Fabio Donghi
Italy · World #149,884 classical · FIDE ID 855839
When preparing against Fabio Donghi, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Fabio Donghi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Donghi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Donghi 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 | 1,594 | 1,650 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,651 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,642 | 1,642 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 13.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Donghi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Donghi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Donghi usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Donghi usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Donghi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Donghi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Donghi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Fabio Donghi's chess games
All 30 games by Fabio Donghi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 4 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Gilberto Torretta | 1,683 | ch-Varese Province | C68 |
| Nov 2021 | Antonio Breggia Bicchiere | 1,541 | Serpiano Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,526 |
| ch-Varese Province | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,691 |
| Serpiano Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,668 |
| 19th Varese Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,267 |
| 19th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Donghi's chess games?
30 games by Fabio Donghi, from Nov 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 Fabio Donghi has played.
What does Fabio Donghi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Fabio Donghi opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Donghi answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabio Donghi play as White?
As White, Fabio Donghi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Donghi play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Donghi most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Fabio Donghi's FIDE rating?
Fabio Donghi is currently rated 1,594 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,642 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Fabio Donghi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Fabio Donghi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Donghi?
30 games by Fabio Donghi 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.