Prepare against Marco Mascellani
FM · Italy · World #3,556 classical · FIDE ID 804819
When preparing against Marco Mascellani, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 93 games by Marco Mascellani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Mascellani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Mascellani 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 | 2,317 | 2,332 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,284 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,350 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 30 | 24 | 41.9% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Mascellani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Mascellani's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 79.1% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mascellani usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 85.2% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Marco Mascellani's chess games
All 93 games by Marco Mascellani 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: 39 wins, 30 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Federico Manca | 2,350 | chT-ITA 28th | D94 |
| Feb 2006 | Igor Bogachkov | 2,328 | Moscow Aeroflot Open C | B31 |
| May 2023 | Nicholas Paltrinieri | 2,325 | chT-ITA playoff 54th | B40 |
| Feb 2006 | Anna Sharevich | 2,270 | Moscow Aeroflot Open C | B40 |
| May 1996 | Alessandro Steinfl | 2,255 | chT-ITA 28th | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U18 | 1994 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,459 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open C | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-BOLOGNA 2nd | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-Bologna Assoluto | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,219 |
| chT-ITA Universities 3rd | 1995 | 5 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Pianoro Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Mascellani's chess games?
93 games by Marco Mascellani, 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 Mascellani has played.
What does Marco Mascellani play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Marco Mascellani opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Mascellani answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marco Mascellani play as White?
As White, Marco Mascellani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Mascellani play as Black?
As Black, Marco Mascellani most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Marco Mascellani's FIDE rating?
Marco Mascellani is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Marco Mascellani played?
Our database contains 93 games by Marco Mascellani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 30 draws, 24 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Mascellani?
93 games by Marco Mascellani 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.