Prepare against Bernard Rigo
Australia · World #55,729 classical · FIDE ID 3203476
Our database contains 65 games by Bernard Rigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Rigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Rigo 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 | 1,871 | 2,004 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 26.2% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Rigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Rigo's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Rigo usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
Bernard Rigo's chess games
All 65 games by Bernard Rigo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Justin Freytag | 2,073 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | C33 |
| Apr 2008 | Bill Kerr | 1,958 | ch-Adelaide SA | B00 |
| Jul 2007 | Mehmedalija Dizdarevic | 1,956 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Andrew Brown | 1,915 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | B33 |
| Mar 2008 | Mathew Juszczynski | 1,906 | ch-Adelaide SA | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Adelaide SA | 2008 | 16 | 8 | 1,862 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 1,928 |
| ch-AUS | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,928 |
| Adelaide Interclub | 2004 | 7 | 1 | 1,815 |
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-South Australia | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,768 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Rigo's chess games?
65 games by Bernard Rigo, from Apr 2003 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 Bernard Rigo has played.
What does Bernard Rigo play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Bernard Rigo opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Rigo answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Bernard Rigo play as White?
As White, Bernard Rigo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Rigo play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Rigo most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Bernard Rigo's FIDE rating?
Bernard Rigo is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Bernard Rigo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Bernard Rigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Rigo?
65 games by Bernard Rigo 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.