Prepare against Riccardo Castellano
Italy · World #22,714 classical · FIDE ID 2843914
When preparing against Riccardo Castellano, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Riccardo Castellano, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Castellano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Castellano 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 | 2,035 | 2,064 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,969 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 48.6% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Castellano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Castellano's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Castellano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Castellano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Riccardo Castellano's chess games
All 35 games by Riccardo Castellano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Vincenzo Taurisano | 1,856 | Napoli Spring Cup 1st | C55 |
| Oct 2016 | Mario Radice | 1,803 | Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | B00 |
| Mar 2016 | Lucio Mauro | 1,702 | ch-Napoli Province | B84 |
| Jan 2016 | Massimo Giovine | 1,651 | Napoli Moscarella Mem | D07 |
| Sep 2016 | Giovanni Pellegrino | 1,561 | Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Napoli Trofeo Caissa | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,733 |
| Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 1st Napoli Winter Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,779 |
| Napoli Moscarella Mem | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| Napoli Spring Cup 1st | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,748 |
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,721 |
| Napoli Primavera al Vomero Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Castellano's chess games?
35 games by Riccardo Castellano, from Jan 2016 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 Castellano has played.
What does Riccardo Castellano play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Riccardo Castellano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Castellano answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Castellano play as White?
As White, Riccardo Castellano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Castellano play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Castellano most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Riccardo Castellano's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Castellano is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Riccardo Castellano played?
Our database contains 35 games by Riccardo Castellano, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Castellano?
35 games by Riccardo Castellano 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.