Prepare against Gian Franco Dotta
CM · URY · World #22,851 classical · FIDE ID 3007448
Our database contains 173 games by Gian Franco Dotta, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gian Franco Dotta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gian Franco Dotta 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 | 2,034 | 2,044 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 76 | 33 | 64 | 43.9% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 10 | 35 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 37 | 23 | 29 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gian Franco Dotta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gian Franco Dotta's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 90.5% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dotta usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Dotta usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dotta usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Dotta usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Dotta usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Dotta usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 66.7% | 67.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Gian Franco Dotta's chess games
All 173 games by Gian Franco Dotta in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 76 wins, 33 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,480 | Montevideo zt 2.5 | C02 |
| Mar 2019 | Manuel Larrea | 2,264 | ch-URU sf | B61 |
| Feb 2019 | Maria Belen Sarquis | 2,164 | 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B43 |
| Jul 2016 | Facundo Dominguez | 2,137 | ch-Pan American U18 27th | C11 |
| Aug 2018 | Martin Joel Caitano | 2,072 | chT-URU Department | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2020 | 24 | 13 | 1,983 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Pan American U18 27th | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gian Franco Dotta's chess games?
173 games by Gian Franco Dotta, from Sep 2015 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 Gian Franco Dotta has played.
What does Gian Franco Dotta play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Gian Franco Dotta opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gian Franco Dotta answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gian Franco Dotta play as White?
As White, Gian Franco Dotta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gian Franco Dotta play as Black?
As Black, Gian Franco Dotta most often plays: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Gian Franco Dotta's FIDE rating?
Gian Franco Dotta is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Gian Franco Dotta played?
Our database contains 173 games by Gian Franco Dotta, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 33 draws, 64 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gian Franco Dotta?
173 games by Gian Franco Dotta 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.