Prepare against Johnny Marinucci
Italy · World #72,477 classical · FIDE ID 805157
When preparing against Johnny Marinucci, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Johnny Marinucci, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johnny Marinucci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johnny Marinucci 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 | 1,813 | 1,832 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,795 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 56 | 31 | 61 | 37.8% |
| As White | 74 | 36 | 14 | 24 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 74 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johnny Marinucci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johnny Marinucci's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 90.9% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Marinucci usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Marinucci usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Marinucci usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Marinucci usually continues Ng1 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Johnny Marinucci's chess games
All 148 games by Johnny Marinucci in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 40 | 24/5/11 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Fabio Parrini | 1,900 | 4th Assisi Open B | A45 |
| May 2004 | Giovanni Marozzi | 1,898 | ch-Markens Province | D02 |
| Dec 2008 | Ettore Bertolini | 1,890 | 4th Assisi Open B | A48 |
| May 2011 | Martin Ballarini | 1,788 | ch-Civitanova Marche Region | A48 |
| Dec 2007 | Roberto Piergentili | 1,787 | 10th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fermo Province | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| 4th Assisi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-Markens Province | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 1st Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 10th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| 12th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,501 |
| 15th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,630 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johnny Marinucci's chess games?
148 games by Johnny Marinucci, from Apr 2008 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 Johnny Marinucci has played.
What does Johnny Marinucci play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Johnny Marinucci opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johnny Marinucci answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Johnny Marinucci play as White?
As White, Johnny Marinucci's most-played openings in our database are: London System (40 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johnny Marinucci play as Black?
As Black, Johnny Marinucci most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Johnny Marinucci's FIDE rating?
Johnny Marinucci is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (May 2024).
How many games has Johnny Marinucci played?
Our database contains 148 games by Johnny Marinucci, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johnny Marinucci?
148 games by Johnny Marinucci 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.