Prepare against Luca Marson
Italy · World #68,576 classical · FIDE ID 818577
When preparing against Luca Marson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 166 games by Luca Marson, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Marson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Marson 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 | 1,826 | 1,987 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 70 | 40 | 56 | 42.2% |
| As White | 85 | 38 | 16 | 31 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Marson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Marson's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Marson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Marson usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Marson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Luca Marson's chess games
All 166 games by Luca Marson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 70 wins, 40 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Enrico Vianello | 2,181 | 16th Venice Autumn Open | C41 |
| Feb 2006 | Davide Bellemo | 2,117 | 1st Chioggia Open | E99 |
| Feb 2020 | Luciano Rosato | 2,049 | ch-VEN qf 79th | B28 |
| Nov 2005 | Alessio Tomelleri | 1,994 | 11th Venice Autumn Open | B25 |
| Feb 2012 | Edoardo Cocuzzi | 1,971 | 5th Noale Szabados Memorial B | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,705 |
| 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 62nd ch-Veneto qf | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 65th Veneto-ch qf | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 11th Venice Autumn Open | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
| 1st Chioggia Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 1st Padova Open A | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 1,704 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Marson's chess games?
166 games by Luca Marson, from Jul 2004 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 Luca Marson has played.
What does Luca Marson play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Luca Marson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Marson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Marson play as White?
As White, Luca Marson's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Marson play as Black?
As Black, Luca Marson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Luca Marson's FIDE rating?
Luca Marson is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Luca Marson played?
Our database contains 166 games by Luca Marson, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 40 draws, 56 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Marson?
166 games by Luca Marson 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.