Prepare against Marco Nagni
Italy · World #98,787 classical · FIDE ID 828629
When preparing against Marco Nagni, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marco Nagni, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Nagni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Nagni 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 | 1,733 | 1,905 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,834 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,727 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Nagni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Nagni's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nagni usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nagni usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Nagni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Marco Nagni's chess games
All 33 games by Marco Nagni 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Emanuele Vesce | 1,735 | Senigallia Open A | A52 |
| Nov 2001 | Luciano Bonoli | 1,723 | Castelfidardo Open 5th | E70 |
| Jan 2016 | Edin Skrijely | 1,682 | ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | B25 |
| Jan 2016 | Alberto Vincioni | 1,285 | ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Senigallia Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 1,537 |
| Senigallia Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| Castelfidardo Open 5th | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
| ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| Castelfidardo Open | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| ITA Open | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| chT-ITA | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Nagni's chess games?
33 games by Marco Nagni, 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 Nagni has played.
What does Marco Nagni play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Marco Nagni opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Nagni answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Nagni play as White?
As White, Marco Nagni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Nagni play as Black?
As Black, Marco Nagni most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Marco Nagni's FIDE rating?
Marco Nagni is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Marco Nagni played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marco Nagni, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Nagni?
33 games by Marco Nagni 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.