Prepare against Delia Mercuri
Italy · World #128,724 classical · FIDE ID 842508
When preparing against Delia Mercuri, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Delia Mercuri, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Delia Mercuri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Delia Mercuri 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 | 1,650 | 1,692 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 38 | 15 | 61 | 33.3% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 5 | 32 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 10 | 29 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Delia Mercuri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Delia Mercuri's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mercuri usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mercuri usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Mercuri usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 81.8% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Delia Mercuri's chess games
All 114 games by Delia Mercuri in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Miguelito Mileo | 1,716 | 3rd Costa Viola Open | B13 |
| Sep 2010 | Pietro Alagia | 1,673 | 8th Amantea Open B | D02 |
| Sep 2010 | Mauro Denozza | 1,666 | 8th Amantea Open B | D05 |
| Sep 2011 | Mario Domenico D'Elia | 1,663 | 9th Amantea Open B | D05 |
| Jan 2013 | Carlo Bellisario | 1,589 | ch-Catanzaro Province | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagnara Calabra Open B | 2009 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,456 |
| ch-Calabria Province | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,362 |
| 3rd Locri Open | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,513 |
| 8th Amantea Open B | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 9th Amantea Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,655 |
| 1st Locri Open | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,472 |
| 5th Costa Viola Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| 3rd Costa Viola Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Delia Mercuri's chess games?
114 games by Delia Mercuri, from Nov 2011 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 Delia Mercuri has played.
What does Delia Mercuri play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Delia Mercuri opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Delia Mercuri answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Delia Mercuri play as White?
As White, Delia Mercuri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Delia Mercuri play as Black?
As Black, Delia Mercuri most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Delia Mercuri's FIDE rating?
Delia Mercuri is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Delia Mercuri played?
Our database contains 114 games by Delia Mercuri, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 61 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Delia Mercuri?
114 games by Delia Mercuri 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.