Prepare against Mauro Riccardi
Italy · World #61,604 classical · FIDE ID 855383
When preparing against Mauro Riccardi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Mauro Riccardi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Riccardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Riccardi 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 | 1,850 | 1,901 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,893 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 42.0% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Riccardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Riccardi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Riccardi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Riccardi usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Riccardi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Mauro Riccardi's chess games
All 50 games by Mauro Riccardi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Valerio Bianco | 2,176 | Torino Bombelli Memorial 11th | D45 |
| Apr 2010 | Alexandru Cacinschi | 1,986 | 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | D78 |
| Sep 2011 | Paulo Ibrahim Haddad Filho | 1,971 | Torino Bombelli Memorial 11th | A45 |
| Mar 2010 | Stefano Manni | 1,962 | ch-Torino Province | D19 |
| Jun 2011 | Tiziano Martin | 1,936 | Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Torino Province | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 1,878 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,936 |
| Torino Alfieri Open B | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 9th Turin Piemonte Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Torino Bombelli Memorial 11th | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| 8th Turin Piemonte Open | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Riccardi's chess games?
50 games by Mauro Riccardi, from Nov 2009 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 Mauro Riccardi has played.
What does Mauro Riccardi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mauro Riccardi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Riccardi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mauro Riccardi play as White?
As White, Mauro Riccardi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Riccardi play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Riccardi most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mauro Riccardi's FIDE rating?
Mauro Riccardi is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Mauro Riccardi played?
Our database contains 50 games by Mauro Riccardi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Riccardi?
50 games by Mauro Riccardi 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.