Prepare against Marco Di Paolo
Italy · World #59,337 classical · FIDE ID 806293
Our database contains 59 games by Marco Di Paolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Di Paolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Di Paolo 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 | 1,858 | 2,075 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 15 | 13 | 31 | 25.4% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Di Paolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Di Paolo's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Paolo usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Paolo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Paolo usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Marco Di Paolo's chess games
All 59 games by Marco Di Paolo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Zombor Erdelyi | 2,299 | Eger Agria Open | B47 |
| Jan 1996 | Teo Lampic | 2,275 | chT-ITA UISP | C02 |
| Jul 2005 | Attila Todor | 2,025 | Eger Agria Open | C25 |
| Aug 2005 | Gabor Schmidt | 2,016 | Eger Agria Open | C10 |
| Jul 2003 | Stefano Roversi | 2,015 | 4th San Martino Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 35th Presolana Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 4th San Martino Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,730 |
| chT-ITA UISP | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,345 |
| chT-ITA 28th | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Di Paolo's chess games?
59 games by Marco Di Paolo, from Apr 2003 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 Di Paolo has played.
What does Marco Di Paolo play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Marco Di Paolo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Di Paolo answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Di Paolo play as White?
As White, Marco Di Paolo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Di Paolo play as Black?
As Black, Marco Di Paolo most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Marco Di Paolo's FIDE rating?
Marco Di Paolo is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Marco Di Paolo played?
Our database contains 59 games by Marco Di Paolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Di Paolo?
59 games by Marco Di Paolo 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.