Prepare against Riccardo Marsili
Italy · World #7,123 classical · FIDE ID 832960
Our database contains 178 games by Riccardo Marsili, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Marsili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Marsili 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 | 2,222 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,259 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,198 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 28.7% |
| As White | 90 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 88 | 22 | 28 | 38 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Marsili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Marsili's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 60.0% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 37.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Marsili usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Marsili usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Marsili usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Marsili usually continues g3 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Marsili usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Marsili usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 73.7% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 93.8% | 31.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Riccardo Marsili's chess games
All 178 games by Riccardo Marsili in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 51 wins, 59 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Michael Sader | 2,252 | chT-ITA 47th | A37 |
| Apr 2016 | Boris Begelman | 2,200 | chT-ITA 48th | A11 |
| Aug 2008 | Damiano Locci | 2,094 | ch-ITA U20 | B00 |
| Aug 2015 | Mariano Cardilli | 2,093 | 26th Porto San Giorgio Open | A11 |
| Aug 2016 | Eraldo Giancotti | 2,068 | Porto San Giorgio Open 27th | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 4th Assisi Open A | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| 5th Assisi Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open 27th | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Marsili's chess games?
178 games by Riccardo Marsili, from Oct 2007 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 Riccardo Marsili has played.
What does Riccardo Marsili play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Riccardo Marsili opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Marsili answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Marsili play as White?
As White, Riccardo Marsili's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Marsili play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Marsili most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Riccardo Marsili's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Marsili is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Riccardo Marsili played?
Our database contains 178 games by Riccardo Marsili, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 59 draws, 67 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Marsili?
178 games by Riccardo Marsili 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.