Prepare against Michael Marchetti
Italy · World #46,276 classical · FIDE ID 860573
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Marchetti, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Marchetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Marchetti 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 | 1,908 | 1,941 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,781 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,829 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Marchetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Marchetti's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Marchetti usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Marchetti usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Marchetti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Marchetti usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Marchetti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Michael Marchetti's chess games
All 45 games by Michael Marchetti in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Luciano Bonoli | 1,764 | 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A11 |
| Nov 2011 | Edin Skrijely | 1,737 | 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A06 |
| Nov 2014 | Sefer Bakiji | 1,710 | 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | D02 |
| Jan 2016 | Johnny Marinucci | 1,666 | ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | A48 |
| Nov 2010 | Marco Fornelli | 1,648 | 13th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U16 19th | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,600 |
| 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,662 |
| 13th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,728 |
| 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 11th Porto Sant Elpidio Open U16 | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| 12th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,366 |
| ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| Bagno di Romagna Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Marchetti's chess games?
45 games by Michael Marchetti, from Sep 2009 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 Michael Marchetti has played.
What does Michael Marchetti play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Marchetti opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Marchetti answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Marchetti play as White?
As White, Michael Marchetti's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Marchetti play as Black?
As Black, Michael Marchetti most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Marchetti's FIDE rating?
Michael Marchetti is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Michael Marchetti played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Marchetti, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Marchetti?
45 games by Michael Marchetti 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.