Prepare against Marco Pangrazzi
Italy · World #10,616 classical · FIDE ID 800899
When preparing against Marco Pangrazzi, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Marco Pangrazzi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Pangrazzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Pangrazzi 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 | 2,160 | 2,250 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,241 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,241 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 39.2% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Pangrazzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Pangrazzi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 52.0% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 76.9% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 57.1% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Pangrazzi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Marco Pangrazzi's chess games
All 51 games by Marco Pangrazzi 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Edward Formanek | 2,335 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | A52 |
| Jan 1982 | Stuart Wagman | 2,255 | Rome Alfiere Open 5th | B33 |
| Jan 1995 | Gabriele Mileto | 2,210 | chT-ITA | A52 |
| Jan 1982 | Olivier Tassi | 2,205 | Rome-B | E06 |
| Mar 2013 | Gabriele Franchini | 2,141 | chT-ITA A1.2 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,410 |
| Rome-B | 1982 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Rome Alfiere Open 5th | 1982 | 9 | 6 | 2,441 |
| chT-ITA A2 Est | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,190 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 3 | 1 | 2,076 |
| Venice tt | 1983 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT-ITA A1.2 | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Pangrazzi's chess games?
51 games by Marco Pangrazzi, 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 Pangrazzi has played.
What does Marco Pangrazzi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Marco Pangrazzi opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Pangrazzi answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Pangrazzi play as White?
As White, Marco Pangrazzi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Pangrazzi play as Black?
As Black, Marco Pangrazzi most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marco Pangrazzi's FIDE rating?
Marco Pangrazzi is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Marco Pangrazzi played?
Our database contains 51 games by Marco Pangrazzi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Pangrazzi?
51 games by Marco Pangrazzi 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.