Prepare against Carlo Marzano
Italy · World #13,971 classical · FIDE ID 802980
When preparing against Carlo Marzano, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 787 games by Carlo Marzano, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Marzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Marzano 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 | 2,117 | 2,292 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,207 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 787 | 281 | 226 | 280 | 35.7% |
| As White | 392 | 155 | 111 | 126 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 395 | 126 | 115 | 154 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Marzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Marzano's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 313 | 79.8% | 55.1% |
| Nc3 | 41 | 10.5% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 4.3% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Marzano usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Marzano usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Marzano usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 10% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Marzano usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Marzano usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Marzano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 28.7% | 38.0% |
| Nc6 | 46 | 24.5% | 40.2% |
| d6 | 25 | 13.3% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 25 | 13.3% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 10.1% | 73.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 53.5% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 23 | 18.1% | 41.3% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 13.4% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Carlo Marzano's chess games
All 787 games by Carlo Marzano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 281 wins, 226 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 16/6/24 | 34.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 42 | 24/8/10 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 39 | 13/12/14 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 29 | 6/4/19 | 20.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Philidor | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,532 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | D26 |
| Aug 2011 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,501 | 1st Split Open | A01 |
| Dec 2016 | Keith C Arkell | 2,447 | 92nd Hastings Masters | D21 |
| Jan 2005 | Vladislav Krapivin | 2,410 | Olomouc Open | A55 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,405 | ch-ITA sf | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,390 |
| Rome Open | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,256 |
| Italy Open | 1997 | 13 | 9 | 2,398 |
| ch-Rome | 1997 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,453 |
| Milan Open | 1993 | 12 | 6 | 2,293 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 9th Montecatini Terme | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Marzano's chess games?
787 games by Carlo Marzano, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Carlo Marzano has played.
What does Carlo Marzano play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Carlo Marzano opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Marzano answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlo Marzano play as White?
As White, Carlo Marzano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Torre Attack (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Dunst Opening (39 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Marzano play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Marzano most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 395 games.
What is Carlo Marzano's FIDE rating?
Carlo Marzano is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Carlo Marzano played?
Our database contains 787 games by Carlo Marzano, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 226 draws, 280 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Marzano?
787 games by Carlo Marzano 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.