Prepare against Stefano Marcugini
Italy · World #90,858 classical · FIDE ID 836362
When preparing against Stefano Marcugini, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 42 games by Stefano Marcugini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Marcugini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Marcugini 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 | 1,756 | 1,943 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,818 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Marcugini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Marcugini's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marcugini usually continues exd5 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Marcugini usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Marcugini usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Stefano Marcugini's chess games
All 42 games by Stefano Marcugini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Jean Dominique Coqueraut | 1,975 | Foligno Open | B08 |
| Jun 2008 | Mirko Trasciatti | 1,963 | Foligno Open | A13 |
| Dec 2008 | Fabio Parrini | 1,900 | 4th Assisi Open B | C66 |
| Dec 2008 | Ettore Bertolini | 1,890 | 4th Assisi Open B | C14 |
| Aug 2011 | Gino Serafini | 1,865 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foligno Open | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,888 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| 4th Assisi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,897 |
| ch-Umbria Regional | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 5th Assisi Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,643 |
| 18th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,477 |
| Citto di PG Open | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ITA-ch Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Marcugini's chess games?
42 games by Stefano Marcugini, from Jul 2008 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 Stefano Marcugini has played.
What does Stefano Marcugini play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Stefano Marcugini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Marcugini answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Stefano Marcugini play as White?
As White, Stefano Marcugini's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Marcugini play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Marcugini most often plays: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Stefano Marcugini's FIDE rating?
Stefano Marcugini is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Stefano Marcugini played?
Our database contains 42 games by Stefano Marcugini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Marcugini?
42 games by Stefano Marcugini 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.