Prepare against Riccardo Annoni
Italy · World #18,836 classical · FIDE ID 814237
Our database contains 109 games by Riccardo Annoni, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Annoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Annoni 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 | 2,067 | 2,094 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 49 | 22 | 38 | 45.0% |
| As White | 55 | 29 | 8 | 18 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 54.5% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 45.5% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Annoni usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Annoni usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Annoni usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Annoni usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Annoni usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Annoni usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Riccardo Annoni's chess games
All 109 games by Riccardo Annoni 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: 49 wins, 22 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Pietro Dario Pace | 2,248 | 1st Erba Open A | A04 |
| Jun 2005 | Ion Capata | 2,096 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | B22 |
| Feb 2005 | Leone Gennari | 2,053 | 5th Alta Padovana Open | D00 |
| Jul 2007 | Marcello Astengo | 2,048 | 06th Bergamo Open | B06 |
| Oct 2006 | Gabriele Calza | 2,029 | 2nd Piacenza Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 06th Bergamo Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 |
| 8th Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,088 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,031 |
| Bergamo Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Florence Open 17th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Annoni's chess games?
109 games by Riccardo Annoni, 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 Annoni has played.
What does Riccardo Annoni play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Riccardo Annoni opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Annoni answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Annoni play as White?
As White, Riccardo Annoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Annoni play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Annoni most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Riccardo Annoni's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Annoni is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Riccardo Annoni played?
Our database contains 109 games by Riccardo Annoni, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 22 draws, 38 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Annoni?
109 games by Riccardo Annoni 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.