Prepare against Marcelo Tempone
IM · Argentina · World #3,070 classical · FIDE ID 100269
Our database contains 1,276 games by Marcelo Tempone, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Tempone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Tempone 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 | 2,335 | 2,440 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,457 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,446 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,276 | 515 | 557 | 204 | 40.4% |
| As White | 639 | 287 | 276 | 76 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 637 | 228 | 281 | 128 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Tempone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Tempone's side.
First moves as White (639 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 255 | 39.9% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 167 | 26.1% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 110 | 17.2% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 93 | 14.6% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 14 | 2.2% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tempone usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tempone usually continues c4 (78.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tempone usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tempone usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tempone usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Tempone usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 31.3% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 83 | 25.5% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 43 | 13.2% | 61.6% |
| e6 | 38 | 11.7% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 34 | 10.4% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 4.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 50.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 68 | 36.0% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.7% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Marcelo Tempone's chess games
All 1,276 games by Marcelo Tempone in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 515 wins, 557 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 76 | 39/29/8 | 51.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 51 | 22/29/0 | 43.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 34 | 20/11/3 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 17/13/2 | 53.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 15/14/3 | 46.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 44 | 14/20/10 | 31.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 15/21/5 | 36.6% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/17/5 | 26.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/15/4 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | Tigran Petrosian | 2,610 | Buenos Aires Clarin International | A30 |
| Jan 1997 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,575 | Villa Ballester Open | B50 |
| Sep 2000 | Rafael Leitao | 2,567 | Najdorf Memorial Great Final | E20 |
| Jan 1987 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,545 | ch-ARG | D55 |
| Aug 2003 | Alonso Zapata | 2,543 | 2nd American Continental | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 1996 | 66 | 39.5 | 2,485 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1998 | 66 | 47.5 | 2,505 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 51 | 32.5 | 2,356 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 1999 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,454 |
| Buenos Aires | 1988 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,406 |
| ch-ARG sf | 1998 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,442 |
| Santiago zt | 1996 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,436 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2001 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,508 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ariel Sorin (18 games) · Sergio Slipak (18 games) · Pablo Zarnicki (17 games) · Alfredo Giaccio (15 games) · Alejandro Hoffman (12 games) · Guillermo Llanos (12 games) · Fabian Fiorito (12 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Tempone's chess games?
1,276 games by Marcelo Tempone, from Apr 2003 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 Marcelo Tempone has played.
What does Marcelo Tempone play on the first move as White?
Across 639 games with White in our database, Marcelo Tempone opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Tempone answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Tempone play as White?
As White, Marcelo Tempone's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (76 games, 51.3% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 639 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Tempone play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Tempone most often plays: Petrov's Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 637 games.
What is Marcelo Tempone's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Tempone is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marcelo Tempone played?
Our database contains 1,276 games by Marcelo Tempone, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 515 wins, 557 draws, 204 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Tempone?
1,276 games by Marcelo Tempone 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.