Prepare against Mariano Cardili
Italy · World #31,714 classical · FIDE ID 816000
When preparing against Mariano Cardili, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Mariano Cardili, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Cardili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Cardili 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 | 1,976 | 2,134 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30.5% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 438 rated games against 374 different opponents, across 52 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 438 | 157 | 154 | 127 | 35.8% | 2,039 | 2,056 | 19 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 178 | 15 | 70 | 93 | 8.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 245 | 129 | 83 | 33 | 52.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 52 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,804 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| 2024 | 40 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 2,013 | 2,003 |
| 2023 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 1,928 | 1,913 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,894 | 2,009 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1,910 | 2,043 |
| 2020 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2,043 | 1,996 |
| 2019 | 44 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 2,039 | 2,076 |
| 2018 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2,111 | 2,111 |
| 2016 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1,982 | 2,027 |
| 2015 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2,053 | 2,006 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,988 | 2,077 |
| 2013 | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 2,062 | 2,073 |
| 2012 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2,099 | 2,170 |
| 2009 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2,092 | 2,181 |
| 2008 | 61 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 2,071 | 2,099 |
| 2007 | 43 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 2,147 | 2,147 |
| 2006 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2,213 | 2,104 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Cardili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Cardili's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cardili usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Cardili usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Cardili usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
Mariano Cardili's chess games
All 82 games by Mariano Cardili in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Fabio Casagrande | 1,965 | 41st Arco Open | E43 |
| Oct 2016 | Guntram Hilbenz | 1,933 | 38th Arco Open | D46 |
| May 2023 | Joerg Riekenbrauk | 1,917 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | D27 |
| Oct 2019 | Michael Tsiapouris | 1,862 | 41st Arco Open | A07 |
| Jun 2023 | Alberto Giudici | 1,843 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,785 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,078 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Cardili's chess games?
82 games by Mariano Cardili, from Jan 2004 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 Mariano Cardili has played.
What does Mariano Cardili play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mariano Cardili opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Cardili answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mariano Cardili play as White?
As White, Mariano Cardili's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Cardili play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Cardili most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mariano Cardili's FIDE rating?
Mariano Cardili is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Mariano Cardili played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mariano Cardili, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Cardili?
82 games by Mariano Cardili 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.