Prepare against Marco Nardelli
Italy · World #21,419 classical · FIDE ID 814164
Our database contains 139 games by Marco Nardelli, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Nardelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Nardelli 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 | 2,045 | 2,191 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,180 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,191 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 56 | 38 | 45 | 40.3% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Nardelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Nardelli's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 85.7% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nardelli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 81.6% | 64.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Nardelli's chess games
All 139 games by Marco Nardelli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 56 wins, 38 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Paolo Racioppo | 2,214 | Nichelino Open 5th | B28 |
| Jan 2005 | Fabrizio Ranieri | 2,211 | Torino Epifania Open | B49 |
| Jan 2009 | Alessio Gallucci | 2,205 | Turin Elo Open | B78 |
| Jan 2003 | Mario Fabbri | 2,190 | Torino-ch Assoluto 47th | C87 |
| Dec 2004 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,182 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Epifania Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,094 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,217 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Nardelli's chess games?
139 games by Marco Nardelli, from Oct 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 Nardelli has played.
What does Marco Nardelli play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marco Nardelli opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Nardelli answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marco Nardelli play as White?
As White, Marco Nardelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Nardelli play as Black?
As Black, Marco Nardelli most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Marco Nardelli's FIDE rating?
Marco Nardelli is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Marco Nardelli played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marco Nardelli, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 38 draws, 45 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Nardelli?
139 games by Marco Nardelli 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.