Prepare against Marina Brunello
IM · Italy · World #3,816 classical · FIDE ID 822590
Our database contains 1,349 games by Marina Brunello, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marina Brunello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Brunello 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 | 2,308 | 2,400 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,316 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,349 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,349 | 601 | 370 | 378 | 44.6% |
| As White | 672 | 319 | 188 | 165 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 677 | 282 | 182 | 213 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Brunello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Brunello's side.
First moves as White (672 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 660 | 98.2% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.5% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Brunello usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Brunello usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Brunello usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brunello usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Brunello usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Brunello usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 268 | 72.0% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 59 | 15.9% | 44.9% |
| c6 | 33 | 8.9% | 65.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 126 | 64.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 35.5% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Marina Brunello's chess games
All 1,349 games by Marina Brunello in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 601 wins, 370 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 77 | 34/21/22 | 44.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 73 | 36/16/21 | 49.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 69 | 22/32/15 | 31.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 66 | 29/13/24 | 43.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 21/8/17 | 45.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 16/10/5 | 51.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 139 | 67/28/44 | 48.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 70 | 31/17/22 | 44.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Yuri Vovk | 2,626 | 18th Padova Open | B51 |
| Feb 2011 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,588 | 1st Cento Open | B53 |
| Dec 2012 | Sabino Brunello | 2,583 | 50th Groningen Open A | D11 |
| Dec 2016 | Gabor Papp | 2,582 | Rome City Open 1st | E62 |
| Dec 2020 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,524 | EU-Cup Online Gr-A w | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 82 | 53 | 2,283 |
| ch-ITA w | 2015 | 54 | 28.5 | 1,844 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,259 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 22 | 14 | 2,239 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,151 |
| 32nd Wch U20 Girls | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,198 |
| chT-ITA w | 2023 | 12 | 10 | 2,113 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olga Zimina (27 games) · Mariagrazia Antonietta De Rosa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Brunello's chess games?
1,349 games by Marina Brunello, from Oct 2005 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 Marina Brunello has played.
What does Marina Brunello play on the first move as White?
Across 672 games with White in our database, Marina Brunello opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Brunello answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marina Brunello play as White?
As White, Marina Brunello's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 44.2% win rate); Italian Game (73 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (69 games, 31.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 672 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Brunello play as Black?
As Black, Marina Brunello most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (139 games, 48.2% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 53.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 677 games.
What is Marina Brunello's FIDE rating?
Marina Brunello is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Marina Brunello played?
Our database contains 1,349 games by Marina Brunello, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 601 wins, 370 draws, 378 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Brunello?
1,349 games by Marina Brunello 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.