Prepare against Marc Taramelli
France · World #78,850 classical · FIDE ID 631566
When preparing against Marc Taramelli, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 59 games by Marc Taramelli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Taramelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Taramelli 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 | 1,793 | 1,901 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,881 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 24 | 10 | 25 | 40.7% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Taramelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Taramelli's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Taramelli usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Taramelli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Taramelli usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Taramelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Marc Taramelli's chess games
All 59 games by Marc Taramelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D49 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Alain Sauvetre | 2,068 | 1st Ermont Open | C10 |
| Oct 2019 | Nicolas Forissier | 1,929 | 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Autumn | D49 |
| Jul 2009 | Long Jc Duget | 1,891 | ch-Paris Open B | B23 |
| Oct 2017 | Alain Conq | 1,829 | Montigny Autumn-B 16th | D49 |
| Jul 2009 | Johaquim Assedo | 1,823 | ch-Paris Open B | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open B | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2,030 |
| 18th Montigny le Bretonneux Autumn | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 16th | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,935 |
| Paris Apsap Open 39th | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 86th Paris Open B | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,657 |
| 2nd Bois Colombes Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,799 |
| 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 1,763 |
| Liffre Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Taramelli's chess games?
59 games by Marc Taramelli, from Apr 2007 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 Marc Taramelli has played.
What does Marc Taramelli play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Marc Taramelli opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Taramelli answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marc Taramelli play as White?
As White, Marc Taramelli's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Taramelli play as Black?
As Black, Marc Taramelli most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Marc Taramelli's FIDE rating?
Marc Taramelli is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Marc Taramelli played?
Our database contains 59 games by Marc Taramelli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Taramelli?
59 games by Marc Taramelli 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.