Prepare against Giovambattista Rizzo
Italy · World #30,051 classical · FIDE ID 807133
When preparing against Giovambattista Rizzo, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Giovambattista Rizzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovambattista Rizzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovambattista Rizzo 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 | 1,985 | 2,137 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 38.1% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovambattista Rizzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovambattista Rizzo's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Giovambattista Rizzo's chess games
All 42 games by Giovambattista Rizzo 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Gyula Izsak | 2,444 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | D38 |
| Jan 2006 | Roberto Campanile | 2,207 | Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | E88 |
| Apr 2005 | Alfredo Parrella | 2,176 | 11th Cutro Open A | D36 |
| Sep 2011 | Girolamo Valguarnera | 2,148 | 9th Amantea Open A | B07 |
| Aug 2007 | Virgilio Mirko Sernagiotto | 2,128 | 10th Sant' Anna Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| 11th Cutro Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| 10th Sant' Anna Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Bari Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,229 |
| Giovinazzo Sole di Puglia 1st | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovambattista Rizzo's chess games?
42 games by Giovambattista Rizzo, 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 Giovambattista Rizzo has played.
What does Giovambattista Rizzo play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Giovambattista Rizzo opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovambattista Rizzo answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Giovambattista Rizzo play as White?
As White, Giovambattista Rizzo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovambattista Rizzo play as Black?
As Black, Giovambattista Rizzo most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Giovambattista Rizzo's FIDE rating?
Giovambattista Rizzo is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Giovambattista Rizzo played?
Our database contains 42 games by Giovambattista Rizzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovambattista Rizzo?
42 games by Giovambattista Rizzo 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.