Prepare against Marco Colantonio
Italy · World #151,027 classical · FIDE ID 834920
When preparing against Marco Colantonio, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Colantonio, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Colantonio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Colantonio 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 | 1,608 | 1,744 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 36.2% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Colantonio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Colantonio's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Colantonio usually continues c3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Colantonio usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Colantonio usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Colantonio's chess games
All 47 games by Marco Colantonio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Salvatore D'Amico | 1,910 | 1st Rome Elo Open | B09 |
| Jul 2014 | Marcello Rametta | 1,788 | Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | C02 |
| Feb 2009 | Francesco Mammoliti | 1,752 | 2nd Rome Elo Open | B22 |
| Jan 2009 | Bruno Lorenzi | 1,700 | 2nd Rome Elo Open | B01 |
| Jul 2014 | Giuseppe Grano | 1,665 | Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Bratto Open C | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,661 |
| 4th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,623 |
| Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Zichichi Memorial | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,579 |
| 2nd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,791 |
| 3rd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,587 |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,664 |
| 5th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Colantonio's chess games?
47 games by Marco Colantonio, from Jan 2007 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 Colantonio has played.
What does Marco Colantonio play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marco Colantonio opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Colantonio answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marco Colantonio play as White?
As White, Marco Colantonio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Colantonio play as Black?
As Black, Marco Colantonio most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marco Colantonio's FIDE rating?
Marco Colantonio is currently rated 1,608 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Marco Colantonio played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Colantonio, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Colantonio?
47 games by Marco Colantonio 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.