Prepare against Lucio Marini
Italy · World #69,414 classical · FIDE ID 824852
When preparing against Lucio Marini, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 53 games by Lucio Marini, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucio Marini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucio Marini 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 | 1,823 | 1,934 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 8 | 30 | 28.3% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucio Marini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucio Marini's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Marini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Marini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Marini usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Marini usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Lucio Marini's chess games
All 53 games by Lucio Marini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Fabrice Mondon | 2,029 | 31st Arco Open | E38 |
| Jun 2005 | Gianfranco Gandolfi | 1,967 | Cattolica Open | D06 |
| Jun 2005 | Sergio Garofalo | 1,903 | Cattolica Open | D05 |
| Oct 2007 | Michele Ferrari | 1,819 | 29th Arco Open | A90 |
| Oct 2009 | Manfredi De Polzer | 1,812 | 31st Arco Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| 16th Campodarsego Open B | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,587 |
| 10th Pescara Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucio Marini's chess games?
53 games by Lucio Marini, from Jan 2006 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 Lucio Marini has played.
What does Lucio Marini play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lucio Marini opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucio Marini answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Lucio Marini play as White?
As White, Lucio Marini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucio Marini play as Black?
As Black, Lucio Marini most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Lucio Marini's FIDE rating?
Lucio Marini is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Lucio Marini played?
Our database contains 53 games by Lucio Marini, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucio Marini?
53 games by Lucio Marini 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.