Prepare against Roy Marson
Italy · World #11,757 classical · FIDE ID 2857249
Our database contains 110 games by Roy Marson, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roy Marson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Marson 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 | 2,144 | 2,151 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 33 | 30 | 47 | 30.0% |
| As White | 58 | 13 | 15 | 30 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Marson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Marson's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Marson usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Marson usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Marson usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 90.3% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Roy Marson's chess games
All 110 games by Roy Marson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Ilie Martinovici | 2,443 | Dueville Open A | A08 |
| Apr 2022 | Igor Schlegel | 2,249 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | C52 |
| Oct 2023 | Leonardo Vincenti | 2,196 | 27th Venice Autumn | C49 |
| Feb 2023 | Melissa Maione | 2,070 | Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | C89 |
| Apr 2022 | Olga Birkholz | 2,044 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,902 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| 1st Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,955 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| 27th Venice Autumn | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
| Dueville Open A | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open A | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Marson's chess games?
110 games by Roy Marson, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Roy Marson has played.
What does Roy Marson play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Roy Marson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Marson answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Roy Marson play as White?
As White, Roy Marson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Marson play as Black?
As Black, Roy Marson most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Roy Marson's FIDE rating?
Roy Marson is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Roy Marson played?
Our database contains 110 games by Roy Marson, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Marson?
110 games by Roy Marson 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.