Prepare against Gianfrancesco Rigo
Italy · World #77,258 classical · FIDE ID 805912
When preparing against Gianfrancesco Rigo, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Gianfrancesco Rigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianfrancesco Rigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianfrancesco 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 | 1,798 | 2,063 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,971 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 108 | 50 | 140 | 36.2% |
| As White | 141 | 57 | 21 | 63 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 157 | 51 | 29 | 77 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianfrancesco Rigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianfrancesco Rigo's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 78.7% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 18.4% | 44.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rigo usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rigo usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rigo usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Rigo usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 34.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 23 | 33.3% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 18 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 49.2% | 36.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 33.9% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Gianfrancesco Rigo's chess games
All 298 games by Gianfrancesco 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: 108 wins, 50 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Rolando Kutirov | 2,372 | 3rd Porto Carras Open | E11 |
| Jul 2008 | Roman Klimentov | 2,271 | 3rd Porto Carras Open | B27 |
| Oct 2019 | Nicolo Pasini | 2,252 | 41st Arco Open | B29 |
| Oct 2002 | Armando Rossato | 2,206 | 08th Venice Autumn Open | C00 |
| Oct 2002 | Luigi Lain | 2,199 | 08th Venice Autumn Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| 6th Padova Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 11th Bolzano Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 1st Padova Open A | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianfrancesco Rigo's chess games?
298 games by Gianfrancesco 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 Gianfrancesco Rigo has played.
What does Gianfrancesco Rigo play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Gianfrancesco Rigo opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianfrancesco Rigo answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gianfrancesco Rigo play as White?
As White, Gianfrancesco Rigo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianfrancesco Rigo play as Black?
As Black, Gianfrancesco Rigo most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Gianfrancesco Rigo's FIDE rating?
Gianfrancesco Rigo is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Gianfrancesco Rigo played?
Our database contains 298 games by Gianfrancesco Rigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 50 draws, 140 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianfrancesco Rigo?
298 games by Gianfrancesco 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.