Prepare against Marco Macario
Italy · World #49,971 classical · FIDE ID 840947
Our database contains 38 games by Marco Macario, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Macario's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Macario 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 | 1,893 | 1,907 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Macario's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Macario's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Macario usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Macario usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Macario usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Macario usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marco Macario's chess games
All 38 games by Marco Macario in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Denis Paonessa | 1,882 | Ivrea Autumn 22th | C45 |
| Oct 2013 | Claudio Gussone | 1,774 | Nichelino Open B 14th | E60 |
| Aug 2013 | Massimiliano Listello | 1,767 | 33rd Bratto Open B | C10 |
| Dec 2013 | Ettore Maria Saccani | 1,726 | 24th Robecchetto Open B | C03 |
| Oct 2013 | Mattia Siviero | 1,720 | Nichelino Open B 14th | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarantennale Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,781 |
| Ivrea Autumn 22th | 2011 | 4 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Nichelino Open 12th | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,684 |
| Nichelino Open B 14th | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,797 |
| 4th Torino Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Macario's chess games?
38 games by Marco Macario, from Sep 2010 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 Macario has played.
What does Marco Macario play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marco Macario opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Macario answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marco Macario play as White?
As White, Marco Macario's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Macario play as Black?
As Black, Marco Macario most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Marco Macario's FIDE rating?
Marco Macario is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Marco Macario played?
Our database contains 38 games by Marco Macario, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Macario?
38 games by Marco Macario 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.