Prepare against Marco Canali
Italy · World #73,075 classical · FIDE ID 845876
When preparing against Marco Canali, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 50 games by Marco Canali, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Canali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Canali 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 | 1,811 | 1,855 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,820 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Canali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Canali's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Canali usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Canali usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Canali usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Canali usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Marco Canali's chess games
All 50 games by Marco Canali in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Roberto Bevilacqua | 2,051 | ch-Como Province | B02 |
| May 2006 | Ferdinando Napoli | 1,850 | 2nd Como Primavera Open A | B52 |
| May 2006 | Claudio Emoroso | 1,832 | 2nd Como Primavera Open A | C28 |
| Apr 2014 | Lucio Pede | 1,794 | 9th Como Primavera Open | C72 |
| Mar 2015 | Matteo Ranieri | 1,688 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 24th | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 1999 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,821 |
| 2nd Como Primavera Open A | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
| Como Primavera Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 9th Como Primavera Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,813 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 24th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,836 |
| Como Open | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| Lombardia Open | 1991 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,060 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Canali's chess games?
50 games by Marco Canali, from May 2014 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 Canali has played.
What does Marco Canali play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marco Canali opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Canali answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marco Canali play as White?
As White, Marco Canali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Canali play as Black?
As Black, Marco Canali most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marco Canali's FIDE rating?
Marco Canali is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Marco Canali played?
Our database contains 50 games by Marco Canali, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Canali?
50 games by Marco Canali 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.