Prepare against Marco Marchiano
Belgium · World #58,181 classical · FIDE ID 206156
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Marchiano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Marchiano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Marchiano 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 | 1,862 | 1,953 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,842 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 34.0% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Marchiano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Marchiano's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Marchiano usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Marchiano usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Marchiano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Marchiano usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Marco Marchiano's chess games
All 47 games by Marco Marchiano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Claudio Piacentini | 2,119 | BEL ch-FEFB Open | C46 |
| Jul 2006 | Michael Scoriels | 2,058 | ch-BEL Open | C45 |
| Jul 2005 | Bruno Russo | 2,009 | 4th Charleroi Open | C53 |
| May 2009 | Philippe Guisset | 1,985 | BEL ch-FEFB Open | A36 |
| May 2009 | Jean-Claude Gilles | 1,887 | BEL ch-FEFB Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,605 |
| ch-CEF Winter Division 1 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,941 |
| 4th Charleroi Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| Charleroi TIPC Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Marchiano's chess games?
47 games by Marco Marchiano, from Oct 2006 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 Marchiano has played.
What does Marco Marchiano play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marco Marchiano opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Marchiano answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Marco Marchiano play as White?
As White, Marco Marchiano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Marchiano play as Black?
As Black, Marco Marchiano most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marco Marchiano's FIDE rating?
Marco Marchiano is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Marco Marchiano played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Marchiano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Marchiano?
47 games by Marco Marchiano 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.