Prepare against Marco Renzi
Italy · World #44,573 classical · FIDE ID 818585
Our database contains 95 games by Marco Renzi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Renzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Renzi 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 | 1,915 | 2,039 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 41 | 9 | 45 | 43.2% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Renzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Renzi's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Renzi usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Renzi usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Renzi usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Marco Renzi's chess games
All 95 games by Marco Renzi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 41 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Andrea Buriani | 2,174 | ch-ITA B | D12 |
| Jul 2015 | Paolo Ciuffoletti | 2,171 | 2nd Arvier Open | B33 |
| Mar 2005 | Andrea Trebeschi | 2,102 | Rome Petra Open 03rd | B09 |
| Oct 2015 | Rudi Knors | 2,092 | 37th Arco Open | D46 |
| Mar 2005 | Antonio Barletta | 2,081 | Rome Petra Open 03rd | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| Arvier Grand Paradis Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-ITA B | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,935 |
| Rome Petra Open 03rd | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,134 |
| 2nd Arvier Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,959 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Renzi's chess games?
95 games by Marco Renzi, from Jul 2004 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 Renzi has played.
What does Marco Renzi play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marco Renzi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Renzi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Renzi play as White?
As White, Marco Renzi's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Renzi play as Black?
As Black, Marco Renzi most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Marco Renzi's FIDE rating?
Marco Renzi is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Marco Renzi played?
Our database contains 95 games by Marco Renzi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Renzi?
95 games by Marco Renzi 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.