Prepare against Marco Casadei
Italy · World #28,729 classical · FIDE ID 847542
When preparing against Marco Casadei, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 51 games by Marco Casadei, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Casadei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Casadei 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 | 1,993 | 2,033 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 49.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Casadei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Casadei's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Casadei usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Casadei usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Casadei usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Marco Casadei's chess games
All 51 games by Marco Casadei in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Vladyslav Kolpakov | 2,248 | chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | C12 |
| Apr 2023 | Muhamet Asllani | 2,238 | chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | B76 |
| Apr 2019 | Thorsten Mueller | 2,086 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | C14 |
| Apr 2019 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,083 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | B89 |
| Apr 2023 | Hinko Cajzler | 2,030 | chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,865 |
| ch-ITA blind 46th | 2018 | 6 | 6 | 1,983 |
| chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Chioggia Open-B 09th | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Casadei's chess games?
51 games by Marco Casadei, from Oct 2008 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 Casadei has played.
What does Marco Casadei play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Marco Casadei opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Casadei answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marco Casadei play as White?
As White, Marco Casadei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Casadei play as Black?
As Black, Marco Casadei most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marco Casadei's FIDE rating?
Marco Casadei is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Marco Casadei played?
Our database contains 51 games by Marco Casadei, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Casadei?
51 games by Marco Casadei 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.