Prepare against Marco Campini
Italy · World #28,003 classical · FIDE ID 805580
When preparing against Marco Campini, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Marco Campini, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marco Campini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Campini 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 | 1,998 | 2,173 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,114 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,096 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 65 | 30 | 56 | 43.0% |
| As White | 76 | 40 | 17 | 19 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 13 | 37 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Campini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Campini's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Campini usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Campini usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Campini usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 80.5% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Marco Campini's chess games
All 151 games by Marco Campini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Gheorghe Ciolac | 2,400 | 16th Bratto Open | C47 |
| Jan 2009 | Andrea Drei | 2,276 | 2nd Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | B42 |
| Jan 1994 | Mario Fabbri | 2,210 | 14th Bratto Open | E80 |
| Jul 2010 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,208 | 9th Bergamo Open | E60 |
| Jan 1988 | Willem Spoeltman | 2,200 | Caorle Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| 16th Bratto Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| Caorle Open | 1988 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 15th Bratto Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,271 |
| 14th Bratto Open | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,373 |
| 4th San Martino Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Campini's chess games?
151 games by Marco Campini, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Campini has played.
What does Marco Campini play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Marco Campini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Campini answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marco Campini play as White?
As White, Marco Campini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Campini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Campini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Marco Campini's FIDE rating?
Marco Campini is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Marco Campini played?
Our database contains 151 games by Marco Campini, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Campini?
151 games by Marco Campini 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.