Prepare against Marco Cattaneo
FM · Italy · World #2,700 classical · FIDE ID 878332
Our database contains 526 games by Marco Cattaneo, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Cattaneo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Cattaneo 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 | 2,350 | 2,350 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,244 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 230 | 81 | 215 | 43.7% |
| As White | 259 | 135 | 37 | 87 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 267 | 95 | 44 | 128 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Cattaneo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Cattaneo's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 57.1% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 96 | 37.1% | 62.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues d3 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 45 | 36.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 35.5% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 14.5% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 9.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 40 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 31.8% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.6% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Marco Cattaneo's chess games
All 526 games by Marco Cattaneo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 230 wins, 81 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 47 | 32/2/13 | 68.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 102 | 39/11/52 | 38.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 12/6/18 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,626 | Titled Tuesday | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B03 |
| Feb 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jun 2023 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 367 | 184 | 2,257 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,417 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 35th Bratto Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,456 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Cattaneo's chess games?
526 games by Marco Cattaneo, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Cattaneo has played.
What does Marco Cattaneo play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Marco Cattaneo opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Cattaneo answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Marco Cattaneo play as White?
As White, Marco Cattaneo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 68.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); London System (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Cattaneo play as Black?
As Black, Marco Cattaneo most often plays: Modern Defense (102 games, 38.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Marco Cattaneo's FIDE rating?
Marco Cattaneo is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marco Cattaneo played?
Our database contains 526 games by Marco Cattaneo, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 81 draws, 215 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Cattaneo?
526 games by Marco Cattaneo 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.