Prepare against Marco Grudina
Italy · World #106,563 classical · FIDE ID 801097
When preparing against Marco Grudina, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Marco Grudina, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Grudina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Grudina 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 | 1,710 | 1,897 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,838 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 83 | 53 | 61 | 42.1% |
| As White | 99 | 50 | 26 | 23 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 33 | 27 | 38 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Grudina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Grudina's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Grudina usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Grudina usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Grudina usually continues d4 (84.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Marco Grudina's chess games
All 197 games by Marco Grudina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Olga Gerasimova | 2,089 | W-ch Disabled | B76 |
| Jan 2003 | Roberto Miele | 2,015 | 8th Nova Gorica Open B | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Yuri Alchinidi | 1,997 | W-ch Disabled | C27 |
| Oct 2013 | Sergey Tsapalin | 1,973 | W-ch Disabled | D36 |
| Sep 2004 | Alexander Batic | 1,900 | 6th Trieste Open A | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Malente Silent Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 1,938 |
| 6th Trieste Open A | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| 7th Amantea Open B | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 9th Nova Gorica Open B | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| 7th Trieste Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| 6th Amantea Open B | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Grudina's chess games?
197 games by Marco Grudina, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Grudina has played.
What does Marco Grudina play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Marco Grudina opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Grudina answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Grudina play as White?
As White, Marco Grudina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Grudina play as Black?
As Black, Marco Grudina most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Marco Grudina's FIDE rating?
Marco Grudina is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Marco Grudina played?
Our database contains 197 games by Marco Grudina, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Grudina?
197 games by Marco Grudina 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.