Prepare against Marcos Valentino
Canada · World #28,779 classical · FIDE ID 2617560
Our database contains 67 games by Marcos Valentino, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Valentino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Valentino 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 | 1,993 | 2,056 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,962 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 44 | 8 | 15 | 65.7% |
| As White | 36 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 69.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Valentino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Valentino's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 58.3% | 76.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 76.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Valentino usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Valentino usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Valentino usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Valentino usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Valentino usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Valentino usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Marcos Valentino's chess games
All 67 games by Marcos Valentino in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 44 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Kevin Gentes | 2,363 | Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | E67 |
| Feb 2016 | Isaac Wiebe | 2,220 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | D79 |
| Jan 2013 | Arvin Dawa | 2,176 | Winnipeg TNT January Open | E91 |
| Oct 2012 | Gustavo Melamedoff | 2,097 | Winnipeg Boxer Memorial | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandar Zashev | 2,090 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| Winnipeg Rosenbloom Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,092 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| Winnipeg March TNT | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Winnipeg April TNT | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Valentino's chess games?
67 games by Marcos Valentino, from Sep 2015 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 Valentino has played.
What does Marcos Valentino play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Marcos Valentino opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Valentino answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marcos Valentino play as White?
As White, Marcos Valentino's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Valentino play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Valentino most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Marcos Valentino's FIDE rating?
Marcos Valentino is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Marcos Valentino played?
Our database contains 67 games by Marcos Valentino, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (65.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Valentino?
67 games by Marcos Valentino 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.