Prepare against Marc Posocco De Grandi
Italy · World #42,389 classical · FIDE ID 652048527
When preparing against Marc Posocco De Grandi, expect 1.d4 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 31 games by Marc Posocco De Grandi, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marc Posocco De Grandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Posocco De Grandi 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 | 1,884 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 691 rated games against 536 different opponents, across 133 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 325 | 168 | 59 | 98 | 51.7% | 1,653 | 1,660 | 13 |
| Rapid | 340 | 192 | 22 | 126 | 56.5% | 1,527 | 1,497 | 10 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% | 1,829 | 1,589 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 219 | 56 | 41 | 122 | 25.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 202 | 116 | 38 | 48 | 57.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 98 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 37 | 9 | 19 | 1,776 | 1,863 |
| 2025 | 175 | 88 | 37 | 50 | 1,767 | 1,803 |
| 2024 | 152 | 96 | 12 | 44 | 1,671 | 1,705 |
| 2023 | 204 | 107 | 27 | 70 | 1,331 | 1,244 |
| 2022 | 94 | 40 | 4 | 50 | 1,251 | 1,019 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Where Marc Posocco De Grandi has played
France (121) · Italy (5) · Spain (2) · MNC (2) · Andorra (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Portugal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Posocco De Grandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Posocco De Grandi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Grandi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Grandi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Grandi usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Marc Posocco De Grandi's chess games
All 31 games by Marc Posocco De Grandi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Omer Taha Dede | 1,728 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Louis-Alexandre Roubaud | 1,711 | Championnat d'Occitanie Jeunes 2026 | D01 |
| Mar 2026 | Justin Desprats Exposito | 1,663 | Championnat d'Occitanie Jeunes 2026 | A80 |
| Jun 2026 | Andria Qubaneishvili | 1,632 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E04 |
| Sep 2026 | Daniel Sheta | 1,629 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O10 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,683 |
| Championnat d'Occitanie Jeunes 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,870 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,819 |
| 41st Andorra Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,597 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Posocco De Grandi's chess games?
31 games by Marc Posocco De Grandi, from Oct 2022 to Oct 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 Marc Posocco De Grandi has played.
What does Marc Posocco De Grandi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Marc Posocco De Grandi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Posocco De Grandi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Posocco De Grandi play as White?
As White, Marc Posocco De Grandi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Posocco De Grandi play as Black?
As Black, Marc Posocco De Grandi most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marc Posocco De Grandi's FIDE rating?
Marc Posocco De Grandi is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marc Posocco De Grandi played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marc Posocco De Grandi, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Posocco De Grandi?
31 games by Marc Posocco De Grandi 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.