Prepare against Giovanni Marchesich
CM · Italy · World #12,335 classical · FIDE ID 2824790
Our database contains 1,458 games by Giovanni Marchesich, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Marchesich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Marchesich 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 | 2,137 | 2,226 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,172 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,316 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,458 | 549 | 162 | 747 | 37.7% |
| As White | 724 | 281 | 82 | 361 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 734 | 268 | 80 | 386 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Marchesich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Marchesich's side.
First moves as White (724 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 275 | 38.0% | 39.8% |
| e4 | 259 | 35.8% | 43.4% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 7.5% | 34.3% |
| Nc3 | 49 | 6.8% | 57.1% |
| f3 | 36 | 5.0% | 65.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 1.9% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Marchesich usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 161 | 44.8% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 70 | 19.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 69 | 19.2% | 44.9% |
| f6 | 18 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 5.0% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 41.2% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 58 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 35 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.8% | 18.2% |
| f6 | 10 | 4.4% | 85.0% |
Giovanni Marchesich's chess games
All 1,458 games by Giovanni Marchesich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 549 wins, 162 draws, 747 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 171 | 63/13/95 | 36.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 42 | 13/7/22 | 31.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 18/3/20 | 43.9% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 36 | 23/1/12 | 63.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 11/1/18 | 36.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 144 | 49/13/82 | 34.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 32/2/39 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 66 | 27/4/35 | 40.9% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 40 | 18/4/18 | 45.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 34 | 12/5/17 | 35.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 15/2/11 | 53.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/3/17 | 25.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | B47 |
| Nov 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| May 2025 | Igor Khenkin | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Apr 2023 | Artem Chernobay | 2,484 | Titled Tue Late | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,170 | 498.5 | 2,170 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 62 | 27 | 2,171 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,150 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 23 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Marchesich's chess games?
1,458 games by Giovanni Marchesich, from Oct 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 Giovanni Marchesich has played.
What does Giovanni Marchesich play on the first move as White?
Across 724 games with White in our database, Giovanni Marchesich opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Marchesich answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Marchesich play as White?
As White, Giovanni Marchesich's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (171 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 724 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Marchesich play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Marchesich most often plays: Modern Defense (144 games, 34.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (73 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (66 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 734 games.
What is Giovanni Marchesich's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Marchesich is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Giovanni Marchesich played?
Our database contains 1,458 games by Giovanni Marchesich, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 549 wins, 162 draws, 747 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Marchesich?
1,458 games by Giovanni Marchesich 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.