Prepare against Marco Cagnotto
Italy · World #17,239 classical · FIDE ID 883859
Our database contains 88 games by Marco Cagnotto, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Cagnotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Cagnotto 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 | 2,082 | 2,137 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,972 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 28.4% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Cagnotto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Cagnotto's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cagnotto usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cagnotto usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cagnotto usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cagnotto usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Marco Cagnotto's chess games
All 88 games by Marco Cagnotto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Gabriel Urbani | 2,237 | Bozen Harrwitz Memorial | B76 |
| Jul 2024 | Samuele Mammi | 2,200 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | D27 |
| Jul 2024 | Elisa Cassi | 1,937 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | A13 |
| May 2013 | Michele Squillante | 1,739 | ch-Lombardia Region | A48 |
| Jan 2013 | Daniele Colica | 1,718 | ch-Milan Province | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| 7th Milan Palladino Memorial B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,517 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,652 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,658 |
| 6th Milan Palladino Mem-B | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,544 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,658 |
| 8th Milan Molinari Memorial-B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Cagnotto's chess games?
88 games by Marco Cagnotto, from Jul 2011 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 Cagnotto has played.
What does Marco Cagnotto play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Marco Cagnotto opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Cagnotto answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marco Cagnotto play as White?
As White, Marco Cagnotto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Cagnotto play as Black?
As Black, Marco Cagnotto most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Marco Cagnotto's FIDE rating?
Marco Cagnotto is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marco Cagnotto played?
Our database contains 88 games by Marco Cagnotto, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Cagnotto?
88 games by Marco Cagnotto 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.