Prepare against Valeria Dotan
WFM · Israel · World #100,161 classical · FIDE ID 2803607
When preparing against Valeria Dotan, expect 1.Nf3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Valeria Dotan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeria Dotan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeria Dotan 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 | 1,729 | 2,124 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,958 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 2,047 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 60 | 74 | 89 | 26.9% |
| As White | 113 | 35 | 44 | 34 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeria Dotan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeria Dotan's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 65 | 57.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 47 | 41.6% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Dotan usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dotan usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Dotan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Dotan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dotan usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Dotan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 81.7% | 34.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Valeria Dotan's chess games
All 223 games by Valeria Dotan 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: 60 wins, 74 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Boris Malisov | 2,324 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | A88 |
| Aug 2006 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,309 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | B73 |
| Apr 2013 | Angela Borsuk | 2,256 | ch-ISR w | B10 |
| Oct 2004 | Rosendo Planas | 2,241 | ch-ESP Seniors | E24 |
| Jun 2007 | Manfred Achenbach | 2,187 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2016 | 43 | 16.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-ISR | 2000 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| Wch Seniors 65 w 29th | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| Wch Seniors 65 28th w | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,985 |
| 6th ch-EU Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 7th EU-ch Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| Wch Seniors w 15th | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeria Dotan's chess games?
223 games by Valeria Dotan, 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 Valeria Dotan has played.
What does Valeria Dotan play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Valeria Dotan opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeria Dotan answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Valeria Dotan play as White?
As White, Valeria Dotan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeria Dotan play as Black?
As Black, Valeria Dotan most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Valeria Dotan's FIDE rating?
Valeria Dotan is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Valeria Dotan played?
Our database contains 223 games by Valeria Dotan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 74 draws, 89 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeria Dotan?
223 games by Valeria Dotan 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.