Prepare against Mario Pepe
Italy · World #32,404 classical · FIDE ID 806170
Our database contains 84 games by Mario Pepe, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Pepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Pepe 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 | 1,972 | 2,151 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 31 | 15 | 38 | 36.9% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Pepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Pepe's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 39.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pepe usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pepe usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pepe usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pepe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pepe usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Mario Pepe's chess games
All 84 games by Mario Pepe in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ruggiero Capuano | 2,235 | 7th Porto San Giorgio Open | D93 |
| Oct 2025 | OC Moen | 2,228 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | B05 |
| May 2012 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,153 | Bratto Amateur Open | C85 |
| Apr 2012 | Stefano Battistella | 2,104 | Bratto Amateur Open | A08 |
| Nov 2004 | Alessandro Manzoni | 2,100 | 9th Gorgonzola Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 9th Gorgonzola Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,893 |
| Bratto Amateur Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Pepe's chess games?
84 games by Mario Pepe, from Jan 2004 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 Mario Pepe has played.
What does Mario Pepe play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Mario Pepe opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Pepe answers 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Mario Pepe play as White?
As White, Mario Pepe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Pepe play as Black?
As Black, Mario Pepe most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mario Pepe's FIDE rating?
Mario Pepe is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Mario Pepe played?
Our database contains 84 games by Mario Pepe, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Pepe?
84 games by Mario Pepe 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.