Prepare against Mario Ferro
FM · Italy · World #7,858 classical · FIDE ID 810290
When preparing against Mario Ferro, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Mario Ferro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mario Ferro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Ferro 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 | 2,208 | 2,303 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,219 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 138 | 47 | 205 | 35.4% |
| As White | 202 | 74 | 25 | 103 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 188 | 64 | 22 | 102 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Ferro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Ferro's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 55.9% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 32 | 15.8% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 12.9% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 10.9% | 38.6% |
| f4 | 7 | 3.5% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ferro usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ferro usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ferro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Ferro usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ferro usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ferro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 56.0% | 38.3% |
| g6 | 26 | 31.0% | 38.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 40.0% | 35.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Mario Ferro's chess games
All 390 games by Mario Ferro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 138 wins, 47 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 19/2/14 | 54.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 18/5/36 | 30.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,536 | chT-ITA 47th | E90 |
| Apr 2007 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,529 | 13th Cutro Open A | E15 |
| Apr 2015 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,479 | chT-ITA 47th | D05 |
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Aug 2014 | Evgeni Janev | 2,439 | 34th Bratto Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 177 | 53 | 2,048 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,342 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Ferro's chess games?
390 games by Mario Ferro, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mario Ferro has played.
What does Mario Ferro play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Mario Ferro opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Ferro answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mario Ferro play as White?
As White, Mario Ferro's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Ferro play as Black?
As Black, Mario Ferro most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Mario Ferro's FIDE rating?
Mario Ferro is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Mario Ferro played?
Our database contains 390 games by Mario Ferro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 47 draws, 205 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Ferro?
390 games by Mario Ferro 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.