Prepare against Elia Mariano
Italy · World #17,543 classical · FIDE ID 806579
Our database contains 287 games by Elia Mariano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elia Mariano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elia Mariano 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 | 2,079 | 2,252 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,212 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,158 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 99 | 99 | 89 | 34.5% |
| As White | 151 | 57 | 57 | 37 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 42 | 42 | 52 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elia Mariano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elia Mariano's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 94.0% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mariano usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mariano usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mariano usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mariano usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Mariano usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Mariano usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 30.9% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 27.9% | 52.6% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 75.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Elia Mariano's chess games
All 287 games by Elia Mariano 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: 99 wins, 99 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,405 | ch-ITA sf | E70 |
| Jan 2000 | Alvise Zichichi | 2,325 | 20th Bratto Open | A84 |
| Jan 1999 | Milen Vasilev | 2,312 | Cannes | B11 |
| Jan 1997 | Marco Sbarra | 2,285 | Corsico Open | D03 |
| Aug 2013 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,281 | Milan SSM Open 08 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 20 | 10 | 2,252 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,222 |
| Corsico Open | 2000 | 14 | 9 | 2,291 |
| Milan CBA | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,163 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,160 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elia Mariano's chess games?
287 games by Elia Mariano, 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 Elia Mariano has played.
What does Elia Mariano play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Elia Mariano opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elia Mariano answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Elia Mariano play as White?
As White, Elia Mariano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elia Mariano play as Black?
As Black, Elia Mariano most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Elia Mariano's FIDE rating?
Elia Mariano is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Elia Mariano played?
Our database contains 287 games by Elia Mariano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 99 draws, 89 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elia Mariano?
287 games by Elia Mariano 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.