Prepare against Marco Angelini
Italy · World #8,195 classical · FIDE ID 826367
Our database contains 254 games by Marco Angelini, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Angelini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Angelini 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 | 2,201 | 2,279 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,286 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,271 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 114 | 71 | 69 | 44.9% |
| As White | 121 | 51 | 41 | 29 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 63 | 30 | 40 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Angelini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Angelini's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 81.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 11.6% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Angelini usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Angelini usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Angelini usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Angelini usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Angelini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Angelini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 94.3% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 50.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 47.4% | 63.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Marco Angelini's chess games
All 254 games by Marco Angelini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 114 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Andrea Stella | 2,442 | Biella Open 3rd | C11 |
| Nov 2011 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,383 | Novara Open 1st | B45 |
| Apr 2019 | Fulvio Zamengo | 2,370 | ch-ITA TA 51st | B92 |
| Sep 2012 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,359 | 54th Imperia Open A | B20 |
| Jul 2011 | Raffaele Di Paolo | 2,341 | ch-ITA sf 71st | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 2nd Mare di Fano Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| 61st Imperia Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,571 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 54th Imperia Open A | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,325 |
| 31st Bratto Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Angelini's chess games?
254 games by Marco Angelini, from Jan 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 Marco Angelini has played.
What does Marco Angelini play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Marco Angelini opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Angelini answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marco Angelini play as White?
As White, Marco Angelini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Angelini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Angelini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Marco Angelini's FIDE rating?
Marco Angelini is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Marco Angelini played?
Our database contains 254 games by Marco Angelini, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 71 draws, 69 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Angelini?
254 games by Marco Angelini 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.