Prepare against Michele Donati
Italy · World #22,073 classical · FIDE ID 862720
When preparing against Michele Donati, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Michele Donati, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Donati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Donati 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 | 2,040 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,014 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 20 | 37 | 27.8% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Donati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Donati's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 86.5% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 42.2% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Donati usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Donati usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Donati usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Michele Donati's chess games
All 79 games by Michele Donati in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Domenico Santeramo | 2,059 | 20th Campobasso Open | D36 |
| Dec 2016 | Daniel Aprea | 2,039 | 8th London Classic Open U2050 A | A13 |
| Aug 2017 | Luca Rotolante | 2,018 | Porto San Giorgio Open | A27 |
| Dec 2016 | Natasha K Regan | 2,018 | 8th London Classic Open U2050 A | E01 |
| Aug 2018 | Claudio Calabrese | 2,004 | Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 13 | 5 | 2,007 |
| ch-ITA Amateur C | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 9th Amantea Open B | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 1,997 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,767 |
| 11th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,608 |
| 8th London Classic Open U2050 A | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 9th Porto Sant Elpidio U16 Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Donati's chess games?
79 games by Michele Donati, from Jan 2010 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 Michele Donati has played.
What does Michele Donati play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michele Donati opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Donati answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michele Donati play as White?
As White, Michele Donati's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Donati play as Black?
As Black, Michele Donati most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Michele Donati's FIDE rating?
Michele Donati is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michele Donati played?
Our database contains 79 games by Michele Donati, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Donati?
79 games by Michele Donati 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.