Prepare against Marcelo Prieto
Argentina · World #54,566 classical · FIDE ID 103535
Our database contains 37 games by Marcelo Prieto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Prieto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Prieto 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 | 1,875 | 2,077 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,014 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,902 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Prieto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Prieto's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Prieto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Prieto usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Prieto usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Marcelo Prieto's chess games
All 37 games by Marcelo Prieto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Alberto Milher | 2,319 | Najdorf Memorial Open | C45 |
| Jan 1993 | J. Gomez | 2,205 | chT-ESP | A52 |
| Oct 2006 | Maximilian Frese | 1,761 | Korbach Herbst Open | A07 |
| Oct 2006 | Dieter Kaierle | 1,391 | Korbach Herbst Open | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Villa Ballester Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,155 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,178 |
| Korbach Herbst Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| chT-ESP | 1993 | 5 | 3 | 2,285 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,110 |
| Osuna Open | 1992 | 3 | 1 | 2,321 |
| chT-ARG | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| 50th Villa Ballester Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Prieto's chess games?
37 games by Marcelo Prieto, from Apr 2003 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 Marcelo Prieto has played.
What does Marcelo Prieto play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Marcelo Prieto opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Prieto answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Prieto play as White?
As White, Marcelo Prieto's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Prieto play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Prieto most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marcelo Prieto's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Prieto is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Marcelo Prieto played?
Our database contains 37 games by Marcelo Prieto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Prieto?
37 games by Marcelo Prieto 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.