Prepare against Marco Retti
CHE · World #91,563 classical · FIDE ID 1315625
When preparing against Marco Retti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Marco Retti, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marco Retti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Retti 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 | 1,754 | 1,796 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,813 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 32.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Retti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Retti's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Retti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Retti usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Retti usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Marco Retti's chess games
All 40 games by Marco Retti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Giuseppe De Napoli | 1,938 | 47th Arco Open | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | Walter De Reymaeker | 1,859 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Munoz | 1,718 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | C36 |
| Jul 2026 | Guenter Kopp | 1,687 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | A22 |
| Oct 2025 | Jesus Enrique Paredes Guevara | 1,670 | 47th Arco Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,710 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,843 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,719 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,571 |
| 31st Zurich Open B | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,548 |
| 36th Zuerich Open B | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,514 |
| 30th Zurich Open B | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Retti's chess games?
40 games by Marco Retti, from Oct 2007 to Oct 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 Retti has played.
What does Marco Retti play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Marco Retti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Retti answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marco Retti play as White?
As White, Marco Retti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Retti play as Black?
As Black, Marco Retti most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marco Retti's FIDE rating?
Marco Retti is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Marco Retti played?
Our database contains 40 games by Marco Retti, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Retti?
40 games by Marco Retti 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.