Prepare against Marco Ceccarini
Italy · World #30,045 classical · FIDE ID 819603
Our database contains 186 games by Marco Ceccarini, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Ceccarini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Ceccarini 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 | 1,985 | 2,140 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,074 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,074 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 49 | 63 | 74 | 26.3% |
| As White | 92 | 24 | 34 | 34 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 25 | 29 | 40 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Ceccarini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Ceccarini's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 75.0% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues Bc4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ceccarini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 46.7% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 33.3% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 37.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Marco Ceccarini's chess games
All 186 games by Marco Ceccarini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Marco Angelini | 2,263 | Novara Open A | C55 |
| Sep 2021 | Simone Medici | 2,209 | Lugano Paradiso Open | C56 |
| Sep 1984 | Albert Frank | 2,200 | 26th Imperia Open | A05 |
| Aug 2004 | Renato Andreoli | 2,200 | 24th Bratto Open | C17 |
| Nov 2022 | Juergen Wempe | 2,177 | 30th Wch Seniors 50 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 26th Imperia Open | 1984 | 9 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 31st Bratto Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Ceccarini's chess games?
186 games by Marco Ceccarini, from Jan 2005 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 Ceccarini has played.
What does Marco Ceccarini play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Marco Ceccarini opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Ceccarini answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marco Ceccarini play as White?
As White, Marco Ceccarini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Ceccarini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Ceccarini most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Marco Ceccarini's FIDE rating?
Marco Ceccarini is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Marco Ceccarini played?
Our database contains 186 games by Marco Ceccarini, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Ceccarini?
186 games by Marco Ceccarini 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.