Prepare against Marco Vinciguerra
Italy · World #33,164 classical · FIDE ID 812935
Our database contains 65 games by Marco Vinciguerra, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Vinciguerra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Vinciguerra 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 | 1,968 | 2,160 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 24.6% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Vinciguerra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Vinciguerra's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Vinciguerra usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Marco Vinciguerra's chess games
All 65 games by Marco Vinciguerra 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: 16 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 2,123 | 5th Turin Piemonte Open | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Paolo Ragni | 2,093 | ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | A09 |
| Aug 2004 | Marcello Astengo | 2,056 | 24th Bratto Open | A67 |
| Feb 2001 | Francesco Malano | 2,036 | 18th Turin Open | A07 |
| Aug 2005 | Roldano Bertagia | 2,002 | 25th Bratto Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-PIE | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,852 |
| Torino Scaccomatto Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 5th Turin Piemonte Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
| ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| 4th Nichelino Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,054 |
| Torino Epifania Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Vinciguerra's chess games?
65 games by Marco Vinciguerra, 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 Vinciguerra has played.
What does Marco Vinciguerra play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Marco Vinciguerra opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Vinciguerra answers 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marco Vinciguerra play as White?
As White, Marco Vinciguerra's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Vinciguerra play as Black?
As Black, Marco Vinciguerra most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Marco Vinciguerra's FIDE rating?
Marco Vinciguerra is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Marco Vinciguerra played?
Our database contains 65 games by Marco Vinciguerra, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Vinciguerra?
65 games by Marco Vinciguerra 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.