Prepare against Marcelo Lanzilotta
URY · World #30,602 classical · FIDE ID 3001750
When preparing against Marcelo Lanzilotta, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Attack as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Marcelo Lanzilotta, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Lanzilotta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Lanzilotta 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 | 1,983 | 2,074 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,001 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 2,010 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 94 | 35 | 74 | 46.3% |
| As White | 109 | 59 | 15 | 35 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 35 | 20 | 39 | 37.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 757 rated games against 399 different opponents, across 121 events in 3 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 | 433 | 219 | 63 | 151 | 50.6% | 1,944 | 1,979 | 9 |
| Rapid | 154 | 98 | 12 | 44 | 63.6% | 1,778 | 1,889 | 11 |
| Blitz | 149 | 78 | 12 | 59 | 52.3% | 1,813 | 1,829 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 249 | 50 | 38 | 161 | 20.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 383 | 266 | 38 | 79 | 69.5% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 16 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 104 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1,830 | 1,812 |
| 2025 | 85 | 55 | 3 | 27 | 1,822 | 1,952 |
| 2024 | 44 | 26 | 4 | 14 | 1,813 | 1,915 |
| 2023 | 46 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 1,764 | 1,840 |
| 2022 | 44 | 27 | 3 | 14 | 1,715 | 1,780 |
| 2021 | 41 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 1,753 | 1,850 |
| 2020 | 49 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 1,794 | 1,829 |
| 2019 | 63 | 37 | 3 | 23 | 1,832 | 1,888 |
| 2018 | 50 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 1,848 | 1,922 |
| 2017 | 50 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 1,916 | 1,908 |
| 2016 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 1,949 | 2,046 |
| 2015 | 45 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 1,934 | 2,027 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1,975 | 1,999 |
| 2013 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 2,118 | 2,058 |
| 2012 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 2,026 | 1,876 |
| 2011 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 2,103 | 2,103 |
| 2010 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2,027 | 1,777 |
| 2009 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 2,028 | 2,117 |
| 2008 | 42 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2,050 | 2,015 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,193 | 1,926 |
Where Marcelo Lanzilotta has played
Uruguay (118) · Brazil (2) · Argentina (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Lanzilotta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Lanzilotta's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 97.2% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.8% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lanzilotta usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lanzilotta usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lanzilotta usually continues c3 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lanzilotta usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lanzilotta usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 77.4% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Marcelo Lanzilotta's chess games
All 203 games by Marcelo Lanzilotta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 94 wins, 35 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Daniel Izquierdo | 2,253 | ch-URU sf | B14 |
| Nov 2011 | Antonio Rogerio Crespo | 2,153 | Latin Cup | B28 |
| Feb 2012 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,151 | ch-URU sf | A44 |
| Mar 2016 | Jorge Braso | 2,147 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 02 | B76 |
| Nov 2012 | Marcelo Almada | 2,139 | Colonia Fomento | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2020 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,035 |
| 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2017 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,038 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,830 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Lanzilotta's chess games?
203 games by Marcelo Lanzilotta, from Oct 2008 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 Marcelo Lanzilotta has played.
What does Marcelo Lanzilotta play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Marcelo Lanzilotta opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Lanzilotta answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Lanzilotta play as White?
As White, Marcelo Lanzilotta's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Lanzilotta play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Lanzilotta most often plays: Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Marcelo Lanzilotta's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Lanzilotta is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Marcelo Lanzilotta played?
Our database contains 203 games by Marcelo Lanzilotta, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 35 draws, 74 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Lanzilotta?
203 games by Marcelo Lanzilotta 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.