Prepare against Elia Riccobon
Italy · World #35,159 classical · FIDE ID 2820566
Our database contains 69 games by Elia Riccobon, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elia Riccobon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elia Riccobon 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 | 1,958 | 2,004 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 9 | 31 | 42.0% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elia Riccobon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elia Riccobon's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 84.4% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Riccobon usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Riccobon usually continues a3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Riccobon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Riccobon usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Riccobon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Elia Riccobon's chess games
All 69 games by Elia Riccobon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Robert Piliposyan | 2,199 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | D09 |
| Jan 2017 | Maj Zirkelbach | 2,176 | 22nd Nova Gorica Open | D05 |
| Jul 2016 | Velimir Slamar | 2,138 | 10th Portoroz Open | A80 |
| Oct 2016 | Dante Tomio | 1,911 | Chioggia Open A 11th | B20 |
| May 2023 | Gabriele Serea | 1,863 | 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,871 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 20th Nova Gorica Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,874 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 10th Chioggia Open B | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Chioggia Open A 11th | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elia Riccobon's chess games?
69 games by Elia Riccobon, from Apr 2014 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 Elia Riccobon has played.
What does Elia Riccobon play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Elia Riccobon opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elia Riccobon answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games).
What openings does Elia Riccobon play as White?
As White, Elia Riccobon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elia Riccobon play as Black?
As Black, Elia Riccobon most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Elia Riccobon's FIDE rating?
Elia Riccobon is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Elia Riccobon played?
Our database contains 69 games by Elia Riccobon, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elia Riccobon?
69 games by Elia Riccobon 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.