Prepare against Daniele Marta
Italy · World #52,492 classical · FIDE ID 808628
Our database contains 226 games by Daniele Marta, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniele Marta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniele Marta 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 | 1,883 | 2,130 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,982 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,936 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 74 | 81 | 71 | 32.7% |
| As White | 112 | 40 | 42 | 30 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 114 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniele Marta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniele Marta's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 70.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 12.5% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.9% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Marta usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Marta usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Marta usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Marta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Marta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Marta usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 84.7% | 48.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 8.5% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Daniele Marta's chess games
All 226 games by Daniele Marta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 74 wins, 81 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mario Angelo Fiore | 2,340 | 9th Vitinia Open | C06 |
| Jul 2009 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,339 | 2nd Rome Capablanca Open | A40 |
| Sep 2009 | Marco Quimi | 2,227 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | A34 |
| Aug 2007 | Krzysztof Budrewicz | 2,224 | 12th Rewal Open A | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Walter Wyss | 2,215 | ch-Rome | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1997 | 16 | 9 | 2,225 |
| Italy Open | 1997 | 14 | 7 | 2,206 |
| ch-Rome | 1997 | 12 | 7 | 2,340 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Rome Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniele Marta's chess games?
226 games by Daniele Marta, from Jul 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 Daniele Marta has played.
What does Daniele Marta play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Daniele Marta opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniele Marta answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniele Marta play as White?
As White, Daniele Marta's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniele Marta play as Black?
As Black, Daniele Marta most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Daniele Marta's FIDE rating?
Daniele Marta is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Daniele Marta played?
Our database contains 226 games by Daniele Marta, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 81 draws, 71 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniele Marta?
226 games by Daniele Marta 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.