Prepare against Giovanni Righini
Italy · World #47,016 classical · FIDE ID 896888
When preparing against Giovanni Righini, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 53 games by Giovanni Righini, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Righini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Righini 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 | 1,905 | 1,913 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 43.4% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Righini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Righini's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Righini usually continues c3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Righini usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Righini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Giovanni Righini's chess games
All 53 games by Giovanni Righini in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Fabrizio De Palma | 2,071 | 13th Crema Open | E17 |
| Apr 2014 | Roberto Masotti | 1,893 | Vescovato Gerolamo Open A 13th | C42 |
| Sep 2016 | Andrea Bisaro | 1,808 | 17th Crema Open B | C02 |
| Sep 2013 | Alberto Alati | 1,764 | 15th Crema Open | A17 |
| Sep 2015 | Giuseppe Esposito | 1,726 | 16th Crema Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Crema Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Cremona Province | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 17th Crema Open B | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 1st Crema Open | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| 2nd Crema Open | 2000 | 6 | 4 | 2,483 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,974 |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,736 |
| 16th Crema Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Righini's chess games?
53 games by Giovanni Righini, from Jun 2013 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 Giovanni Righini has played.
What does Giovanni Righini play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Giovanni Righini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Righini answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Righini play as White?
As White, Giovanni Righini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Righini play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Righini most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Giovanni Righini's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Righini is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Giovanni Righini played?
Our database contains 53 games by Giovanni Righini, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Righini?
53 games by Giovanni Righini 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.