Prepare against Giovanni Rorato
Italy · World #19,840 classical · FIDE ID 824127
Our database contains 48 games by Giovanni Rorato, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Rorato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Rorato 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 | 2,058 | 2,077 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Rorato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Rorato's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rorato usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rorato usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Rorato usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rorato usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rorato usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Giovanni Rorato's chess games
All 48 games by Giovanni Rorato in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Andrea Bianchi | 2,148 | 16th Venice Autumn Open | E06 |
| Jul 2008 | Marco Ricci | 2,139 | ch-ITA sf | E97 |
| Aug 2005 | Marco Ferrante | 2,113 | ch-ITA U20 | D10 |
| Aug 2006 | Gianni Pulvirenti | 1,970 | 26th Bratto Open | A26 |
| Nov 2006 | Emanuele Grandesso | 1,967 | 12th Venice Autumn Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Udine Province | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| 16th Venice Autumn Open | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 12th Venice Autumn Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| 3rd Udine Ruzzier Memorial | 2007 | 2 | 2 | 2,082 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Rorato's chess games?
48 games by Giovanni Rorato, from Oct 2005 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 Giovanni Rorato has played.
What does Giovanni Rorato play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Giovanni Rorato opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Rorato answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Rorato play as White?
As White, Giovanni Rorato's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Rorato play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Rorato most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Giovanni Rorato's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Rorato is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Giovanni Rorato played?
Our database contains 48 games by Giovanni Rorato, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Rorato?
48 games by Giovanni Rorato 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.