Prepare against Massimiano Marguati
Italy · World #83,232 classical · FIDE ID 826910
When preparing against Massimiano Marguati, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Massimiano Marguati, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimiano Marguati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimiano Marguati 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 | 1,779 | 2,004 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,926 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 45.7% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimiano Marguati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimiano Marguati's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Marguati usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Marguati usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Marguati usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Marguati usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Marguati usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Massimiano Marguati's chess games
All 35 games by Massimiano Marguati in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Riccardo Diana | 2,109 | 5th Turin Piemonte Open | D17 |
| Oct 2007 | Francesco Malano | 1,967 | 8th Nichelino Open | E17 |
| Oct 2011 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,966 | Nichelino Open 12th | A01 |
| Oct 2008 | Gian Carlo Angoni | 1,853 | Nichelino Open | D53 |
| Dec 2003 | Fabrizio Fortino | 1,840 | 5th Turin Piemonte Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichelino Open 12th | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Nichelino Berruto Memorial 19th | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,838 |
| Nichelino Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Ivrea WE Open B | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 8th Nichelino Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 5th Turin Piemonte Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
| Turin Olympic Open B | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| 6th Nichelino Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimiano Marguati's chess games?
35 games by Massimiano Marguati, from Oct 2006 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 Massimiano Marguati has played.
What does Massimiano Marguati play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Massimiano Marguati opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimiano Marguati answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Massimiano Marguati play as White?
As White, Massimiano Marguati's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimiano Marguati play as Black?
As Black, Massimiano Marguati most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Massimiano Marguati's FIDE rating?
Massimiano Marguati is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Massimiano Marguati played?
Our database contains 35 games by Massimiano Marguati, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimiano Marguati?
35 games by Massimiano Marguati 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.