Prepare against Giorgio Rigatti
Italy · World #73,133 classical · FIDE ID 2893792
When preparing against Giorgio Rigatti, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 100 games by Giorgio Rigatti, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Rigatti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Rigatti 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 | 1,811 | 1,866 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 31 | 23 | 46 | 31.0% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 11 | 20 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Rigatti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Rigatti's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 91.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rigatti usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Giorgio Rigatti's chess games
All 100 games by Giorgio Rigatti in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vladyslav Garsky | 2,186 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | B75 |
| Feb 2002 | Borut Kukovec | 2,155 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | B40 |
| Feb 2002 | Andrej Stubljar | 2,153 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | C10 |
| Jan 2020 | Sasa Kobal | 2,141 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | D03 |
| Feb 2002 | Mateja Ursic | 2,078 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,728 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,152 |
| 3rd Nova Gorica Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,776 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,946 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Rigatti's chess games?
100 games by Giorgio Rigatti, from Mar 2018 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 Rigatti has played.
What does Giorgio Rigatti play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Giorgio Rigatti opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Rigatti answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Rigatti play as White?
As White, Giorgio Rigatti's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Rigatti play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Rigatti most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Giorgio Rigatti's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Rigatti is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Giorgio Rigatti played?
Our database contains 100 games by Giorgio Rigatti, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Rigatti?
100 games by Giorgio Rigatti 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.