Prepare against Mario Rigo
Italy · World #46,393 classical · FIDE ID 885371
When preparing against Mario Rigo, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mario Rigo, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Rigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,907 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Rigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Rigo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rigo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Rigo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Rigo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rigo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Rigo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Rigo's chess games
All 30 games by Mario Rigo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Andrea Binder | 1,906 | 25th Venice Autumn Open | B07 |
| May 2023 | Enrico Genzo | 1,869 | 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | B52 |
| Dec 2012 | Nicola Saponara | 1,796 | 15th Padova Open B | C53 |
| Jan 2017 | Gaetano Spano Cuomo | 1,731 | Verona Open B | B51 |
| Jan 2017 | Maurizio Benedetti | 1,635 | Verona Open B | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| 34th Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,544 |
| 15th Padova Open B | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,454 |
| 25th Venice Autumn Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,852 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Rigo's chess games?
30 games by Mario Rigo, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Mario Rigo has played.
What does Mario Rigo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mario Rigo opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Rigo answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Rigo play as White?
As White, Mario Rigo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Rigo play as Black?
As Black, Mario Rigo most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Mario Rigo's FIDE rating?
Mario Rigo is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mario Rigo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mario Rigo, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Rigo?
30 games by Mario 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.