Prepare against Marco Lisanti
Italy · World #17,957 classical · FIDE ID 806650
Our database contains 81 games by Marco Lisanti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Lisanti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Lisanti 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 | 2,075 | 2,216 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,086 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 37.0% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Lisanti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Lisanti's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lisanti usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lisanti usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lisanti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lisanti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Marco Lisanti's chess games
All 81 games by Marco Lisanti 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,435 | 4th Crailsheim Open | A26 |
| Nov 1998 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,290 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | D43 |
| Jan 1993 | Ralf Rechel | 2,280 | Kassel Open | A80 |
| Dec 1998 | Ivo Timmermans | 2,225 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | D10 |
| Jan 1998 | Helmut Berresheim | 2,215 | 4th Crailsheim Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2005 | 12 | 7 | 2,104 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,325 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Giessen Open | 1991 | 7 | 4 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 6 | 3 | – |
| 25th Porz Open | 1990 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 4th Crailsheim Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Lisanti's chess games?
81 games by Marco Lisanti, 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 Lisanti has played.
What does Marco Lisanti play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Marco Lisanti opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Lisanti answers 1...e5 (95% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Lisanti play as White?
As White, Marco Lisanti's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Lisanti play as Black?
As Black, Marco Lisanti most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Marco Lisanti's FIDE rating?
Marco Lisanti is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marco Lisanti played?
Our database contains 81 games by Marco Lisanti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Lisanti?
81 games by Marco Lisanti 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.