Prepare against Mark DeDona

United States · World #28,402 classical · FIDE ID 30920256

When preparing against Mark DeDona, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Snyder Variation as White, 42.1% over 19 games.

Our database contains 90 games by Mark DeDona, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark DeDona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark DeDona 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark DeDona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark DeDona's side.

First moves as White (47 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.2% score
  • …c5 (49% of these games) — DeDona usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (30% of these games) — DeDona usually continues Nc3 (26.9% score)
  • …e6 (15% of these games) — DeDona usually continues d4 (42.9% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Mark DeDona's chess games

All 90 games by Mark DeDona in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Mark DeDona's chess games?

90 games by Mark DeDona, from Jun 2016 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 Mark DeDona has played.

What does Mark DeDona play on the first move as White?

Across 47 games with White in our database, Mark DeDona opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark DeDona answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).

What openings does Mark DeDona play as White?

As White, Mark DeDona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Mark DeDona play as Black?

As Black, Mark DeDona most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.

What is Mark DeDona's FIDE rating?

Mark DeDona is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Sep 2025).

How many games has Mark DeDona played?

Our database contains 90 games by Mark DeDona, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses (32.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Mark DeDona?

90 games by Mark DeDona 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.

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