Prepare against Marco Zenari
CM · Italy · World #13,110 classical · FIDE ID 2826971
Our database contains 116 games by Marco Zenari, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Zenari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Zenari 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 | 2,127 | 2,210 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,068 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 42 | 22 | 52 | 36.2% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 11 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 11 | 27 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Zenari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Zenari's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 93.3% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zenari usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zenari usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zenari usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zenari usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zenari usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 32.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Marco Zenari's chess games
All 116 games by Marco Zenari in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 42 wins, 22 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,296 | 1st Verona Primavera Open A | B32 |
| Sep 2018 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,251 | 22nd Cesenatico Open | B50 |
| Jan 2019 | Ruben Bernardi | 2,189 | Verona Open A | B22 |
| Nov 2017 | Gabriele Lumachi | 2,111 | 56th Wch U20 | B12 |
| Mar 2019 | Armando Rossato | 2,101 | chT-Verona Serie B/5 51st | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open A | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,070 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-ITA U20 sf | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 8th Arco Christmas Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,024 |
| 22nd Cesenatico Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,160 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 4th Treviso Master Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| Chioggia Open A 11th | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Zenari's chess games?
116 games by Marco Zenari, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Zenari has played.
What does Marco Zenari play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Marco Zenari opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Zenari answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marco Zenari play as White?
As White, Marco Zenari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Zenari play as Black?
As Black, Marco Zenari most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Marco Zenari's FIDE rating?
Marco Zenari is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Marco Zenari played?
Our database contains 116 games by Marco Zenari, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 22 draws, 52 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Zenari?
116 games by Marco Zenari 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.