Prepare against Marco Faini
Italy · World #40,432 classical · FIDE ID 828793
Our database contains 72 games by Marco Faini, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Faini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Faini 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 | 1,933 | 1,981 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,968 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 29.2% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Faini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Faini's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 92.1% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Faini usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Faini usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Faini usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Faini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Faini usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Marco Faini's chess games
All 72 games by Marco Faini in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,233 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | A10 |
| Jul 2012 | Alessandro Antonelli | 1,973 | ch-ITA C | A36 |
| Nov 2009 | Maria Vincenza Santurbano | 1,970 | 12th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | A23 |
| Aug 2012 | Giulia Tonel | 1,967 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | A24 |
| Aug 2012 | Giovanni Marozzi | 1,928 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Senigallia Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| 10th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,802 |
| 6th Viterbo Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| 13th Porto San Giorgio Weekend A | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| Arco Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Faini's chess games?
72 games by Marco Faini, from Oct 2006 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 Faini has played.
What does Marco Faini play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marco Faini opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Faini answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marco Faini play as White?
As White, Marco Faini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Faini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Faini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marco Faini's FIDE rating?
Marco Faini is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Marco Faini played?
Our database contains 72 games by Marco Faini, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Faini?
72 games by Marco Faini 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.