Prepare against Eric Marchese
Italy · World #63,022 classical · FIDE ID 899615
When preparing against Eric Marchese, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 44 games by Eric Marchese, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Marchese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Marchese 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 | 1,845 | 1,851 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Marchese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Marchese's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Marchese usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Marchese usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Marchese usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Eric Marchese's chess games
All 44 games by Eric Marchese in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,970 | 22nd Rhein Main Open B | B19 |
| Jul 2014 | Ralph Ottenburg | 1,951 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | C22 |
| Jun 2015 | Mirko Lipp | 1,938 | 18th Rhein Main Open A | B00 |
| Jun 2015 | Stephan Gutacker | 1,925 | 18th Rhein Main Open A | C45 |
| May 2014 | Juergen Stock | 1,780 | ch-Frankfurt A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,766 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,760 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Marchese's chess games?
44 games by Eric Marchese, from Sep 2014 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 Eric Marchese has played.
What does Eric Marchese play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Eric Marchese opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Marchese answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Eric Marchese play as White?
As White, Eric Marchese's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Marchese play as Black?
As Black, Eric Marchese most often plays: Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Eric Marchese's FIDE rating?
Eric Marchese is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Eric Marchese played?
Our database contains 44 games by Eric Marchese, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Marchese?
44 games by Eric Marchese 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.