Prepare against Raffaele Riboldi
Italy · World #71,999 classical · FIDE ID 822817
When preparing against Raffaele Riboldi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Raffaele Riboldi, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raffaele Riboldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raffaele Riboldi 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 | 1,814 | 1,930 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 32 | 14 | 30 | 41.6% |
| As White | 41 | 23 | 6 | 12 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raffaele Riboldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raffaele Riboldi's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Riboldi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Riboldi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Riboldi usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Raffaele Riboldi's chess games
All 77 games by Raffaele Riboldi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Edoardo Gianfelici | 2,065 | Senigallia Open A | E70 |
| Nov 2007 | Giuseppe Bisignano | 1,980 | 12th Gorgonzola Open B | C18 |
| Nov 2011 | Ercole Battistini | 1,900 | 5th Vimercate Open | E70 |
| Dec 2011 | Giulio Grigioni | 1,896 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | D36 |
| Nov 2006 | Vincenzo Savarese | 1,865 | Bratto Martesana Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Arvier Amatori Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,619 |
| 16th Crema Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open B | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,943 |
| Senigallia Open A | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raffaele Riboldi's chess games?
77 games by Raffaele Riboldi, from Jan 2006 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 Raffaele Riboldi has played.
What does Raffaele Riboldi play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Raffaele Riboldi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raffaele Riboldi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raffaele Riboldi play as White?
As White, Raffaele Riboldi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raffaele Riboldi play as Black?
As Black, Raffaele Riboldi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Raffaele Riboldi's FIDE rating?
Raffaele Riboldi is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Raffaele Riboldi played?
Our database contains 77 games by Raffaele Riboldi, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raffaele Riboldi?
77 games by Raffaele Riboldi 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.