Prepare against Ezio Righi
FM · San Marino · World #56,324 classical · FIDE ID 11800038
When preparing against Ezio Righi, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Ezio Righi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ezio Righi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezio Righi 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 | 1,869 | 2,129 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,039 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 88 | 79 | 130 | 29.6% |
| As White | 157 | 54 | 39 | 64 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 34 | 40 | 66 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezio Righi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezio Righi's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 97.5% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Righi usually continues Nf3 (39.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Righi usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Righi usually continues d4 (36.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Righi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Righi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Righi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 50.0% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 34 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 58.7% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 21.7% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.6% | 38.9% |
Ezio Righi's chess games
All 297 games by Ezio Righi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 88 wins, 79 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/3/17 | 23.1% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E06 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Andreas Heimann | 2,428 | Olympiad-38 | B47 |
| Sep 1996 | David Carless | 2,230 | Olympiad-32 | B34 |
| Jan 1995 | Mario Fabbri | 2,225 | 15th Bratto Open | E02 |
| Nov 1990 | Miheso Chomu Clement | 2,210 | Olympiad-29 | E29 |
| Nov 1990 | Gregory Martineau | 2,210 | Olympiad-29 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 8 | 2,364 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezio Righi's chess games?
297 games by Ezio Righi, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ezio Righi has played.
What does Ezio Righi play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Ezio Righi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezio Righi answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ezio Righi play as White?
As White, Ezio Righi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezio Righi play as Black?
As Black, Ezio Righi most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ezio Righi's FIDE rating?
Ezio Righi is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ezio Righi played?
Our database contains 297 games by Ezio Righi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 79 draws, 130 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezio Righi?
297 games by Ezio Righi 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.