Prepare against Paolo Rovatti
Italy · World #108,547 classical · FIDE ID 808725
When preparing against Paolo Rovatti, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Paolo Rovatti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Rovatti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Rovatti 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 | 1,705 | 1,992 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,897 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,826 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Rovatti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Rovatti's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 11.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 11.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Rovatti usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Paolo Rovatti's chess games
All 32 games by Paolo Rovatti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Giovanni Di Donato | 2,142 | Lugano Open | B06 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Paleologu | 2,141 | 4th Falconara Marittima Open | C41 |
| Nov 2004 | Carlo Medda | 1,568 | Lugano Open | B46 |
| Oct 2004 | Italo Florio | 1,460 | Lugano Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2006 | 12 | 3 | 1,856 |
| Corsico Open | 2000 | 6 | 0 | 1,734 |
| Omegna Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,895 |
| Genova Open 6th | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,926 |
| 20th Prague Open B | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,261 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,978 |
| 7th Genova Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,947 |
| Cocquio Trevisago Open 15th | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Rovatti's chess games?
32 games by Paolo Rovatti, from Apr 2003 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 Paolo Rovatti has played.
What does Paolo Rovatti play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Paolo Rovatti opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Rovatti answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...g5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does Paolo Rovatti play as White?
As White, Paolo Rovatti's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Rovatti play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Rovatti most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Borg Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Paolo Rovatti's FIDE rating?
Paolo Rovatti is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paolo Rovatti played?
Our database contains 32 games by Paolo Rovatti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Rovatti?
32 games by Paolo Rovatti 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.