Prepare against Mario Sibilio
FM · Italy · World #5,637 classical · FIDE ID 800422
Our database contains 703 games by Mario Sibilio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Sibilio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Sibilio 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 | 2,256 | 2,395 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,430 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,320 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 703 | 257 | 188 | 258 | 36.6% |
| As White | 352 | 146 | 88 | 118 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 351 | 111 | 100 | 140 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Sibilio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Sibilio's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 38.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 34.7% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 74 | 21.0% | 37.2% |
| b3 | 13 | 3.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Sibilio usually continues e4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 34.7% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 48 | 32.7% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 29 | 19.7% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.8% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 46.0% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 28 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 17.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
Mario Sibilio's chess games
All 703 games by Mario Sibilio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 257 wins, 188 draws, 258 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 42 | 14/16/12 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 35 | 19/6/10 | 54.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 71 | 20/25/26 | 28.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 52 | 18/11/23 | 34.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,524 | 3rd Castellaneta Open | B27 |
| Aug 1999 | Lexy Ortega | 2,499 | 3rd Castellaneta Open | E10 |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,481 | ch-ITA Semiblitz | A21 |
| Sep 2009 | Iart Luca Shytaj | 2,481 | ch-ITA sf 69th | A57 |
| Mar 1989 | Rico Mascarinas | 2,465 | Lugano Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 214 | 75.5 | 2,118 |
| Rome-B | 1988 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,262 |
| Rome Open | 2007 | 27 | 16 | 2,409 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,486 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 2,239 |
| ch-ITA 46th | 1986 | 13 | 7 | 2,390 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 13 | 10 | 2,409 |
| 48th ch-ITA | 1988 | 11 | 5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Sibilio's chess games?
703 games by Mario Sibilio, from Apr 2003 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 Sibilio has played.
What does Mario Sibilio play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Mario Sibilio opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Sibilio answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mario Sibilio play as White?
As White, Mario Sibilio's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Sibilio play as Black?
As Black, Mario Sibilio most often plays: Modern Defense (71 games, 28.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (52 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Mario Sibilio's FIDE rating?
Mario Sibilio is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mario Sibilio played?
Our database contains 703 games by Mario Sibilio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 188 draws, 258 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Sibilio?
703 games by Mario Sibilio 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.