Prepare against Roberto Donati
Italy · World #19,153 classical · FIDE ID 810371
When preparing against Roberto Donati, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 78 games by Roberto Donati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Donati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto 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 | 2,064 | 2,201 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,125 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 38 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Donati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Donati's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 39.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.5% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Donati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Donati usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Roberto Donati's chess games
All 78 games by Roberto Donati 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: 26 wins, 30 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Philipp Mai | 2,274 | 12th ch-NATO | B80 |
| Oct 2001 | Mark Helbig | 2,235 | 12th ch-NATO | B07 |
| Oct 2001 | Oliver Nill | 2,202 | 12th ch-NATO | A26 |
| Oct 1998 | Christoph Zill | 2,194 | 9th ch-NATO | A81 |
| Oct 1998 | Carsten Hamann | 2,148 | 9th ch-NATO | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th ch-NATO | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,424 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 9th ch-NATO | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,081 |
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-NATO 08th | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Donati's chess games?
78 games by Roberto Donati, 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 Roberto Donati has played.
What does Roberto Donati play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Roberto Donati opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Donati answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Roberto Donati play as White?
As White, Roberto Donati's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Donati play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Donati most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Roberto Donati's FIDE rating?
Roberto Donati is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Roberto Donati played?
Our database contains 78 games by Roberto Donati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 30 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Donati?
78 games by Roberto 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.