Prepare against Marco Fantini
Italy · World #87,516 classical · FIDE ID 817376
When preparing against Marco Fantini, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 140 games by Marco Fantini, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Fantini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Fantini 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 | 1,766 | 2,083 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,920 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 62 | 29 | 49 | 44.3% |
| As White | 73 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 32 | 11 | 24 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Fantini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Fantini's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Fantini usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Fantini usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fantini usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 87.5% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Marco Fantini's chess games
All 140 games by Marco Fantini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 62 wins, 29 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Maddigan Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,348 | 8th Trieste Open | D08 |
| Feb 2005 | Giovanni Di Donato | 2,125 | 10th Nova Gorica Open B | C02 |
| Jan 2004 | Severino Stantic | 2,116 | 9th Nova Gorica Open B | C41 |
| Jan 2007 | Renato Skoberne | 2,116 | 12th Nova Gorica Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2005 | Zdenko Padjen | 2,069 | 10th Nova Gorica Open B | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Trieste Open B | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 1,891 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 12th Nova Gorica Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| 13th Nova Gorica Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 17th Nova Gorica Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Fantini's chess games?
140 games by Marco Fantini, from Apr 2005 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 Fantini has played.
What does Marco Fantini play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Marco Fantini opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Fantini answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Fantini play as White?
As White, Marco Fantini's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Fantini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Fantini most often plays: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Marco Fantini's FIDE rating?
Marco Fantini is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Marco Fantini played?
Our database contains 140 games by Marco Fantini, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 29 draws, 49 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Fantini?
140 games by Marco Fantini 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.