Prepare against Marco Punteri
Italy · World #24,655 classical · FIDE ID 820890
Our database contains 108 games by Marco Punteri, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Punteri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Punteri 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 | 2,020 | 2,072 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,045 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,055 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 48 | 18 | 42 | 44.4% |
| As White | 55 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Punteri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Punteri's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 94.5% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Punteri usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Punteri usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Punteri usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Punteri usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Punteri usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 53.6% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Marco Punteri's chess games
All 108 games by Marco Punteri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 48 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Costantino Aldrovandi | 2,250 | ch-ITA U18 | A69 |
| Jan 1997 | Daniele Vismara | 2,205 | ch-ITA U18 | B27 |
| Sep 1997 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,195 | ch-EU U20 | D94 |
| Nov 2002 | Ljubisa Nedimovic | 2,169 | 4th Trieste Open | A86 |
| Jan 1996 | Pietro Gagliardi | 2,165 | ITA Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U20 | 1997 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| 7th Trieste Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 6th Trieste Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| 1st Nova Gorica Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,147 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 1997 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| 4th Trieste Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Punteri's chess games?
108 games by Marco Punteri, from Apr 2005 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 Punteri has played.
What does Marco Punteri play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Marco Punteri opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Punteri answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marco Punteri play as White?
As White, Marco Punteri's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Punteri play as Black?
As Black, Marco Punteri most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Marco Punteri's FIDE rating?
Marco Punteri is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Marco Punteri played?
Our database contains 108 games by Marco Punteri, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Punteri?
108 games by Marco Punteri 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.