Prepare against Ricardo Bacani
France · World #89,820 classical · FIDE ID 633089
When preparing against Ricardo Bacani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ricardo Bacani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Bacani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Bacani 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 | 1,759 | 2,074 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Bacani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Bacani's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bacani usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Bacani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bacani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Bacani's chess games
All 31 games by Ricardo Bacani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Jean-Christian Lucas | 2,108 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | B32 |
| Jan 2002 | Frederic-Vincent Marin | 2,030 | 53rd Paris Apsap Open | B76 |
| Jul 2009 | Olivier Lambert | 1,765 | ch-Paris Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Christian Carayannis | 1,750 | 53rd Paris Apsap Open | D48 |
| Jul 2009 | Xavier Rubini | 1,744 | ch-Paris Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open B | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,753 |
| Paris Open A | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,116 |
| 53rd Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,084 |
| 82nd Paris Apsap Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,855 |
| Paris Open C | 1998 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,256 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Paris Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Bacani's chess games?
31 games by Ricardo Bacani, from Apr 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 Ricardo Bacani has played.
What does Ricardo Bacani play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ricardo Bacani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Bacani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Bacani play as White?
As White, Ricardo Bacani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Bacani play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Bacani most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ricardo Bacani's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Bacani is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ricardo Bacani played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ricardo Bacani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 16 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Bacani?
31 games by Ricardo Bacani 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.