Prepare against Tomas Marinesco
Argentina · World #82,395 classical · FIDE ID 179680
When preparing against Tomas Marinesco, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Tomas Marinesco, covering Apr 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Marinesco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Marinesco 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 | 1,785 | 1,788 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,704 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,877 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 4 | 29 | 28.3% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 430 rated games against 309 different opponents, across 58 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 150 | 50 | 27 | 73 | 33.3% | 1,723 | 1,628 | 6 |
| Rapid | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 41.7% | 1,787 | 1,521 | 2 |
| Blitz | 268 | 107 | 35 | 126 | 39.9% | 1,896 | 1,836 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 245 | 49 | 31 | 165 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 121 | 75 | 20 | 26 | 62.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 21 | 8 | 28 | 1,862 | 1,802 |
| 2025 | 153 | 61 | 20 | 72 | 1,898 | 1,847 |
| 2024 | 78 | 33 | 10 | 35 | 1,854 | 1,822 |
| 2023 | 38 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 1,712 | 1,590 |
| 2022 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 1,832 | 1,775 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1,513 | 1,113 |
| 2019 | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 1,753 | 1,632 |
| 2018 | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 1,678 | 1,507 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,851 | 1,451 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Marinesco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Marinesco's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Marinesco usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Marinesco usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Marinesco usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tomas Marinesco's chess games
All 46 games by Tomas Marinesco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Oct 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, 4 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Augusto Arana | 2,051 | Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | B41 |
| Sep 2020 | Florencia Semprevivo | 1,937 | Arcelor Mittal Open | B08 |
| Feb 2026 | Manuel Sanz | 1,825 | Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | B40 |
| Sep 2020 | Esteban Saad | 1,797 | Arcelor Mittal Open | B77 |
| Feb 2026 | Isaac Lainez Reyes | 1,735 | Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 22 | 6 | 1,803 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,663 |
| ch-ARG U1700 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| 69th Villa Ballester Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,556 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 4 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Marinesco's chess games?
46 games by Tomas Marinesco, from Apr 2018 to Oct 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 Tomas Marinesco has played.
What does Tomas Marinesco play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tomas Marinesco opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Marinesco answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Marinesco play as White?
As White, Tomas Marinesco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Marinesco play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Marinesco most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tomas Marinesco's FIDE rating?
Tomas Marinesco is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Tomas Marinesco played?
Our database contains 46 games by Tomas Marinesco, covering Apr 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Marinesco?
46 games by Tomas Marinesco 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.