Prepare against Riccardo Antoniacci
Italy · World #103,168 classical · FIDE ID 804908
When preparing against Riccardo Antoniacci, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 453 games by Riccardo Antoniacci, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Antoniacci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Antoniacci 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 | 1,720 | 2,062 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 149 | 61 | 243 | 32.9% |
| As White | 240 | 85 | 29 | 126 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 213 | 64 | 32 | 117 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Antoniacci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Antoniacci's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 84.2% | 40.1% |
| d4 | 30 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues d4 (29.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Antoniacci usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 49.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 36 | 36.7% | 43.1% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 76.1% | 42.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 14.1% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Riccardo Antoniacci's chess games
All 453 games by Riccardo Antoniacci in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 149 wins, 61 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/2/17 | 24.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Andrea Drei | 2,351 | 22nd Arco Open | B44 |
| Jan 2000 | Alessandro Patelli | 2,233 | 22nd Arco Open | B66 |
| Jan 2000 | Paul Haldemann | 2,231 | 22nd Arco Open | A88 |
| Apr 2004 | Maurizio Abatino | 2,224 | 10th Cutro Open | E10 |
| Nov 2000 | Alberto Cantore | 2,168 | Turin Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,872 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| 12th Padova Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,675 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Antoniacci's chess games?
453 games by Riccardo Antoniacci, from Jul 2003 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 Riccardo Antoniacci has played.
What does Riccardo Antoniacci play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Riccardo Antoniacci opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Antoniacci answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Antoniacci play as White?
As White, Riccardo Antoniacci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Antoniacci play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Antoniacci most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Riccardo Antoniacci's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Antoniacci is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Riccardo Antoniacci played?
Our database contains 453 games by Riccardo Antoniacci, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 61 draws, 243 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Antoniacci?
453 games by Riccardo Antoniacci 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.