Prepare against Lucio Marinone
Italy · World #35,503 classical · FIDE ID 826529
When preparing against Lucio Marinone, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 76 games by Lucio Marinone, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucio Marinone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucio Marinone 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 | 1,956 | 2,023 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,994 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 28 | 15 | 33 | 36.8% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucio Marinone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucio Marinone's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 82.5% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Marinone usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Marinone usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Marinone usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Marinone usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Marinone usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Marinone usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 23.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Lucio Marinone's chess games
All 76 games by Lucio Marinone in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Maurizio Foglia | 2,213 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | A48 |
| Dec 2006 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,198 | 27th Milan Crespi Open | E43 |
| Sep 2013 | Fabrice Rey | 2,156 | Biella Open A 4th | A13 |
| Dec 2006 | Marcello Astengo | 2,110 | 27th Milan Crespi Open | D93 |
| Dec 2006 | Francesco Farachi | 2,101 | 27th Milan Crespi Open | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Milan Crespi Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,952 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 5th Bresso Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| Robecchetto Open A 19th | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 23rd Robecchetto Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| 27th Milan Crespi Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,262 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucio Marinone's chess games?
76 games by Lucio Marinone, from Jul 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 Marinone has played.
What does Lucio Marinone play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Lucio Marinone opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucio Marinone answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lucio Marinone play as White?
As White, Lucio Marinone's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucio Marinone play as Black?
As Black, Lucio Marinone most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Lucio Marinone's FIDE rating?
Lucio Marinone is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Lucio Marinone played?
Our database contains 76 games by Lucio Marinone, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucio Marinone?
76 games by Lucio Marinone 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.