Prepare against Franco Di Donatantonio
Italy · World #20,120 classical · FIDE ID 817732
Our database contains 98 games by Franco Di Donatantonio, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franco Di Donatantonio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Di Donatantonio 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 | 2,056 | 2,169 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,166 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,156 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 51 | 16 | 31 | 52.0% |
| As White | 46 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Di Donatantonio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Di Donatantonio's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 58.7% | 51.9% |
| d3 | 19 | 41.3% | 71.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 41% of White games, 71.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues Nd2 (88.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Donatantonio usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Franco Di Donatantonio's chess games
All 98 games by Franco Di Donatantonio in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 51 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Mieses Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,394 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | B30 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,260 | 1st Montesilvano Promenade Open | C41 |
| Aug 2004 | Giorgio Piva | 2,173 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | A43 |
| Nov 2005 | Stefano Paci | 2,144 | 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | B10 |
| Nov 2003 | Matteo Rotoni | 2,105 | 6th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,285 |
| 1st Di Roseto Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 8th Offida Winter Open | 2010 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| 3rd San Benedetto del Tronto Martire | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 6th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Di Donatantonio's chess games?
98 games by Franco Di Donatantonio, from Oct 2004 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 Franco Di Donatantonio has played.
What does Franco Di Donatantonio play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Franco Di Donatantonio opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d3 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Di Donatantonio answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Franco Di Donatantonio play as White?
As White, Franco Di Donatantonio's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Di Donatantonio play as Black?
As Black, Franco Di Donatantonio most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Franco Di Donatantonio's FIDE rating?
Franco Di Donatantonio is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Franco Di Donatantonio played?
Our database contains 98 games by Franco Di Donatantonio, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Di Donatantonio?
98 games by Franco Di Donatantonio 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.