Prepare against Marco Buratti
Italy · World #30,878 classical · FIDE ID 824003
Our database contains 159 games by Marco Buratti, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Buratti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Buratti 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 | 1,980 | 2,102 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 58 | 26 | 75 | 36.5% |
| As White | 83 | 37 | 9 | 37 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 76 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Buratti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Buratti's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 92.8% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.2% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Buratti usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 89.5% | 33.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Marco Buratti's chess games
All 159 games by Marco Buratti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 26 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 18/2/13 | 54.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,217 | Porto Mannu Open | D02 |
| Oct 2008 | Ronald Dickhoff | 2,175 | 30th Arco Open | C11 |
| Aug 2006 | Andrea Vinzoni | 2,116 | 26th Bratto Open | D08 |
| Aug 2006 | Giancarlo Maccagno | 2,093 | 26th Bratto Open | C28 |
| Oct 2023 | Johannes Rappazzo | 2,081 | 45th Arco Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 1,896 |
| 26th Imperia Open | 1984 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,979 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Buratti's chess games?
159 games by Marco Buratti, from Oct 2005 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 Buratti has played.
What does Marco Buratti play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Marco Buratti opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Buratti answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marco Buratti play as White?
As White, Marco Buratti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Buratti play as Black?
As Black, Marco Buratti most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Marco Buratti's FIDE rating?
Marco Buratti is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Marco Buratti played?
Our database contains 159 games by Marco Buratti, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 26 draws, 75 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Buratti?
159 games by Marco Buratti 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.