Prepare against Nicodemo Rizzo
Italy · World #142,274 classical · FIDE ID 878316
When preparing against Nicodemo Rizzo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 59 games by Nicodemo Rizzo, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicodemo Rizzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicodemo 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 | 1,614 | 1,670 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 30.5% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicodemo Rizzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicodemo Rizzo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rizzo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nicodemo Rizzo's chess games
All 59 games by Nicodemo Rizzo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Denzio Bortolotto | 1,769 | Mestre Ragazzini Memorial 2nd | B18 |
| Oct 2012 | Daniele Marchetti | 1,712 | 07th Chioggia Open B | D40 |
| Dec 2017 | Silvia Bordin | 1,622 | Salzano Open-B | A85 |
| Dec 2017 | Ignazio Schiera | 1,619 | Salzano Open-B | E21 |
| Nov 2016 | Francesco Feltrin | 1,533 | Mestre Cipressina Open B 5th | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Chioggia Open B | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,453 |
| Salzano Open-B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| Mestre Cipressina Open B 5th | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,775 |
| Mestre Ragazzini Memorial 2nd | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,766 |
| 2nd Cipressina Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
| 6th Chioggia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,561 |
| 5th Noale Szabados Memorial B | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,515 |
| ch-Venice Province 82nd | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,599 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicodemo Rizzo's chess games?
59 games by Nicodemo Rizzo, from Jul 2011 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 Nicodemo Rizzo has played.
What does Nicodemo Rizzo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nicodemo Rizzo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicodemo Rizzo answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Nicodemo Rizzo play as White?
As White, Nicodemo Rizzo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicodemo Rizzo play as Black?
As Black, Nicodemo Rizzo most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nicodemo Rizzo's FIDE rating?
Nicodemo Rizzo is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Nicodemo Rizzo played?
Our database contains 59 games by Nicodemo Rizzo, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicodemo Rizzo?
59 games by Nicodemo 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.