Prepare against Giorgio Ricca
Italy · World #20,458 classical · FIDE ID 817171
Our database contains 45 games by Giorgio Ricca, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Ricca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Ricca 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 | 2,053 | 2,078 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,067 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 31.1% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Ricca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Ricca's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ricca usually continues f4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ricca usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Ricca usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Giorgio Ricca's chess games
All 45 games by Giorgio Ricca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,304 | 49th Imperia Open A | B15 |
| Sep 2007 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,147 | 49th Imperia Open A | C39 |
| Aug 2006 | Matteo D'Apa | 2,020 | 26th Bratto Open | C35 |
| Aug 2006 | Marco Buratti | 2,018 | 26th Bratto Open | C30 |
| Aug 2008 | Luigi Allegretti | 1,951 | Olomouc Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,936 |
| 49th Imperia Open A | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| Olomouc Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Imperia Corallo Open A | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,654 |
| 3rd Imperia Corallo Open A | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Ricca's chess games?
45 games by Giorgio Ricca, from Jan 2006 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 Giorgio Ricca has played.
What does Giorgio Ricca play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Giorgio Ricca opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Ricca answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Ricca play as White?
As White, Giorgio Ricca's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Ricca play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Ricca most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Giorgio Ricca's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Ricca is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Giorgio Ricca played?
Our database contains 45 games by Giorgio Ricca, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Ricca?
45 games by Giorgio Ricca 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.