Prepare against Alessandro Marcenaro
Italy · World #13,787 classical · FIDE ID 28554094
When preparing against Alessandro Marcenaro, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alessandro Marcenaro, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Marcenaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Marcenaro 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 | 2,119 | 2,167 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Marcenaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Marcenaro's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Marcenaro usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marcenaro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Marcenaro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Alessandro Marcenaro's chess games
All 33 games by Alessandro Marcenaro in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Leonardo Vincenti | 2,265 | 58th Biel Master Open | B13 |
| Sep 2024 | Giulia Sala | 2,115 | 2nd Piacenza Open | B36 |
| Sep 2024 | Massimo Bonade | 2,013 | 2nd Piacenza Open | B41 |
| Oct 2024 | Sergio Ventura | 1,931 | 7th Kaltern-Trophy | B56 |
| Mar 2024 | Tommaso Bricola | 1,926 | 1st Clusane Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 1st Clusane Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| 2nd Piacenza Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| 3rd Verona Primavera Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 7th Kaltern-Trophy | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,187 |
| Lesa Open | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Marcenaro's chess games?
33 games by Alessandro Marcenaro, from Aug 2021 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 Alessandro Marcenaro has played.
What does Alessandro Marcenaro play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alessandro Marcenaro opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Marcenaro answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Marcenaro play as White?
As White, Alessandro Marcenaro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Marcenaro play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Marcenaro most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Alessandro Marcenaro's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Marcenaro is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alessandro Marcenaro played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alessandro Marcenaro, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Marcenaro?
33 games by Alessandro Marcenaro 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.