Prepare against Marco Ferrante
FM · Italy · World #3,332 classical · FIDE ID 2873201
Our database contains 30 games by Marco Ferrante, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Ferrante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Ferrante 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 | 2,325 | 2,325 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Ferrante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Ferrante's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Ferrante usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ferrante usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ferrante usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ferrante usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Ferrante's chess games
All 30 games by Marco Ferrante in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Tim Sauer | 2,207 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | D11 |
| Jan 2026 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,155 | 6th Parma City of Culture | E12 |
| Jul 2023 | Giuseppe Di Cecco | 2,088 | 3rd Rome La Regina Open | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Pasquale Romagno | 2,075 | 6th Parma City of Culture | E04 |
| Jul 2026 | Nada Tuvic | 2,015 | La Regina degli Scacchi | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Parma City of Culture | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,350 |
| 3rd Rome La Regina Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,208 |
| 31st Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,293 |
| 29th Hotel Adriatico | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,088 |
| Bozen Harrwitz Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,120 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,402 |
| La Regina degli Scacchi | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,415 |
| 27th Trieste Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Ferrante's chess games?
30 games by Marco Ferrante, from Dec 2018 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 Ferrante has played.
What does Marco Ferrante play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marco Ferrante opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Ferrante answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Ferrante play as White?
As White, Marco Ferrante's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Ferrante play as Black?
As Black, Marco Ferrante most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Marco Ferrante's FIDE rating?
Marco Ferrante is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marco Ferrante played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marco Ferrante, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Ferrante?
30 games by Marco Ferrante 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.