Prepare against Marcello Putzolu
Italy · World #121,555 classical · FIDE ID 812161
When preparing against Marcello Putzolu, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 75 games by Marcello Putzolu, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcello Putzolu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcello Putzolu 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 | 1,669 | 1,917 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,803 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,773 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 14 | 30 | 41.3% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcello Putzolu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcello Putzolu's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 60.5% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 34.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Putzolu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 77.3% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Marcello Putzolu's chess games
All 75 games by Marcello Putzolu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Osman Palos | 2,390 | Cattolica Open | B41 |
| Aug 2009 | Tiziano Ravagnani | 2,053 | Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | C50 |
| Mar 2003 | Franco Atzeni | 1,909 | 3rd Cagliari Open | B20 |
| May 2011 | Paolo Camboni | 1,875 | ch-Sardegna Region | C55 |
| Aug 2009 | Andrea Sorcinelli | 1,833 | Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1,758 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,431 |
| 1st Cagliari Bitti Memorial B | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,408 |
| Cagliari Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 31st Cagliari Coppa | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-Cagliari Province | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,656 |
| 3rd Cagliari Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-Sardegna Regional | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcello Putzolu's chess games?
75 games by Marcello Putzolu, from Jul 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 Marcello Putzolu has played.
What does Marcello Putzolu play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marcello Putzolu opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcello Putzolu answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Marcello Putzolu play as White?
As White, Marcello Putzolu's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcello Putzolu play as Black?
As Black, Marcello Putzolu most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marcello Putzolu's FIDE rating?
Marcello Putzolu is currently rated 1,669 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marcello Putzolu played?
Our database contains 75 games by Marcello Putzolu, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcello Putzolu?
75 games by Marcello Putzolu 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.