Prepare against Marcos Pirola
Argentina · World #18,486 classical · FIDE ID 120324
Our database contains 35 games by Marcos Pirola, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Pirola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Pirola 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 | 2,070 | 2,127 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,100 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Pirola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Pirola's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Pirola usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marcos Pirola's chess games
All 35 games by Marcos Pirola in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Teo Dante Cicciari | 1,920 | ch-Chubut Province | A07 |
| Oct 2012 | Agustin Alvarez | 1,863 | 8th American Continental | A37 |
| Oct 2012 | Mariano Speranza | 1,851 | 8th American Continental | D79 |
| Oct 2012 | Milagros Tatiana Brizzi | 1,839 | 8th American Continental | A26 |
| Oct 2012 | Ricardo Beron | 1,703 | 8th American Continental | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Chubut Province | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,893 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 40th Mar del Plata Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,321 |
| 6th Trevelin Patagonico Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,061 |
| Mar del Plata Open 49th | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,065 |
| 7th Trevelin Open | 2015 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Pirola's chess games?
35 games by Marcos Pirola, from Jul 2008 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 Marcos Pirola has played.
What does Marcos Pirola play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marcos Pirola opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Pirola answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcos Pirola play as White?
As White, Marcos Pirola's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Pirola play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Pirola most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Marcos Pirola's FIDE rating?
Marcos Pirola is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Marcos Pirola played?
Our database contains 35 games by Marcos Pirola, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Pirola?
35 games by Marcos Pirola 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.