Prepare against Marcello Pecorari
Italy · World #41,471 classical · FIDE ID 815497
When preparing against Marcello Pecorari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 68 games by Marcello Pecorari, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcello Pecorari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcello Pecorari 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 | 1,928 | 2,086 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,928 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30.9% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcello Pecorari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcello Pecorari's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pecorari usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pecorari usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Pecorari usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Marcello Pecorari's chess games
All 68 games by Marcello Pecorari in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Augusto Tosoni | 2,265 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuele Mammi | 2,264 | 29th Hotel Adriatico | E11 |
| Apr 2008 | Daniele Parrini | 2,054 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | B05 |
| Sep 1998 | Carlo Castrogiovanni | 2,045 | 5th Campobasso Open | D37 |
| Jun 2014 | Renato Tribuiani | 1,974 | Roseto Open 6th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rome Lazio Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1998 | 7 | 1 | 1,874 |
| Roseto Open 6th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,014 |
| 5th Campobasso Open | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| 10th Rome Accademia Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Rome Primavera Accademia Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Rome Accademia Winter | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,969 |
| Trento Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcello Pecorari's chess games?
68 games by Marcello Pecorari, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Marcello Pecorari has played.
What does Marcello Pecorari play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marcello Pecorari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcello Pecorari answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcello Pecorari play as White?
As White, Marcello Pecorari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcello Pecorari play as Black?
As Black, Marcello Pecorari most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Marcello Pecorari's FIDE rating?
Marcello Pecorari is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Marcello Pecorari played?
Our database contains 68 games by Marcello Pecorari, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcello Pecorari?
68 games by Marcello Pecorari 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.