Prepare against Riccardo Costalonga
MCO · World #7,267 classical · FIDE ID 2898476
When preparing against Riccardo Costalonga, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Riccardo Costalonga, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Costalonga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Costalonga 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 | 2,220 | 2,220 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,203 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 708 rated games against 576 different opponents, across 109 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 369 | 162 | 96 | 111 | 43.9% | 1,796 | 1,823 | 13 |
| Rapid | 224 | 121 | 24 | 79 | 54.0% | 2,059 | 2,072 | 12 |
| Blitz | 58 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 50.0% | – | – | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 200 | 41 | 63 | 96 | 20.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 190 | 119 | 41 | 30 | 62.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
14 tournament wins from 98 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 2,169 | 2,206 |
| 2025 | 119 | 58 | 26 | 35 | 2,075 | 2,081 |
| 2024 | 101 | 48 | 21 | 32 | 1,960 | 2,028 |
| 2023 | 101 | 36 | 28 | 37 | 1,875 | 1,842 |
| 2022 | 98 | 52 | 23 | 23 | 1,553 | 1,661 |
| 2021 | 81 | 43 | 16 | 22 | 1,586 | 1,600 |
| 2020 | 44 | 27 | 4 | 13 | 1,308 | 1,368 |
| 2019 | 82 | 44 | 4 | 34 | 1,356 | 1,289 |
| 2018 | 39 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 1,107 | 707 |
Where Riccardo Costalonga has played
Italy (101) · France (3) · Germany (2) · Spain (1) · MNC (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Costalonga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Costalonga's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Costalonga usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Costalonga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Costalonga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Riccardo Costalonga's chess games
All 35 games by Riccardo Costalonga in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shou Otsuka | 2,314 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Csati | 2,163 | Zadar Open A 2026 | B81 |
| Aug 2026 | Adrian Petrus | 2,150 | Zadar Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrea Rindone | 2,132 | CheckMate Genova Junior Festival 2025 | Junior | C47 |
| Aug 2026 | Ivano Mocic | 2,121 | Zadar Open A 2026 | B69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,212 |
| 46th Olympiad 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,259 |
| CheckMate Genova Junior Festival 2025 | Junior | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 3rd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,914 |
| ch-EU U10 30th | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,452 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,386 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,334 |
| Castling in the Castle | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Costalonga's chess games?
35 games by Riccardo Costalonga, from Jan 2019 to Nov 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 Costalonga has played.
What does Riccardo Costalonga play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Riccardo Costalonga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Costalonga answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Costalonga play as White?
As White, Riccardo Costalonga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Costalonga play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Costalonga most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Riccardo Costalonga's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Costalonga is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Riccardo Costalonga played?
Our database contains 35 games by Riccardo Costalonga, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Costalonga?
35 games by Riccardo Costalonga 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.