Prepare against Marco Lantini
Italy · World #41,969 classical · FIDE ID 801054
Our database contains 954 games by Marco Lantini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Lantini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Lantini 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 | 1,926 | 2,269 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,148 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,120 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 954 | 283 | 156 | 515 | 29.7% |
| As White | 477 | 153 | 77 | 247 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 477 | 130 | 79 | 268 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Lantini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Lantini's side.
First moves as White (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 55.3% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 118 | 24.7% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 18.9% | 31.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lantini usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lantini usually continues Nf3 (38.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lantini usually continues d4 (40.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lantini usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lantini usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lantini usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 74.8% | 33.7% |
| e5 | 35 | 15.8% | 44.3% |
| c6 | 16 | 7.2% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 84.9% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 14.4% | 40.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Marco Lantini's chess games
All 954 games by Marco Lantini 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: 283 wins, 156 draws, 515 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 19/6/25 | 38.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/0/15 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/0/14 | 26.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 1/3/13 | 5.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 17/2/43 | 27.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 13/11/27 | 25.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 1/0/19 | 5.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Jun 2024 | Jose Angel Guerra Mendez | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | C95 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Efimov | 2,460 | chT-ITA | E10 |
| Sep 2024 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | D27 |
| Aug 2009 | Milan Mrdja | 2,418 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 553 | 182.5 | 2,041 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 22 | 8 | 2,070 |
| Rome Open | 2007 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,332 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,555 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,340 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| 16th Padova Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 26th Imperia Open | 1984 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
Interactive opening tree from all 954 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Lantini's chess games?
954 games by Marco Lantini, 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 Lantini has played.
What does Marco Lantini play on the first move as White?
Across 477 games with White in our database, Marco Lantini opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Lantini answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marco Lantini play as White?
As White, Marco Lantini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Lantini play as Black?
As Black, Marco Lantini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 27.4% win rate); Sicilian (51 games, 25.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Marco Lantini's FIDE rating?
Marco Lantini is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Marco Lantini played?
Our database contains 954 games by Marco Lantini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 156 draws, 515 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Lantini?
954 games by Marco Lantini 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.