Prepare against Riccardo De Nardi
Italy · World #19,839 classical · FIDE ID 824038
When preparing against Riccardo De Nardi, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Riccardo De Nardi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo De Nardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo De Nardi 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 | 2,058 | 2,147 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,065 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 34 | 46 | 48 | 26.6% |
| As White | 62 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 14 | 23 | 29 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo De Nardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo De Nardi's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 91.9% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nardi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nardi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nardi usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Nardi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Nardi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nardi usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Riccardo De Nardi's chess games
All 128 games by Riccardo De Nardi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 34 wins, 46 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,332 | Conegliano Open | B07 |
| Jun 2008 | Ermanno Bozzali | 2,202 | Conegliano Open | B77 |
| Oct 2005 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,147 | 11th Venice Autumn Open | B79 |
| Oct 2008 | Vieri Adriani | 2,135 | 03rd Chioggia Open A | B01 |
| Dec 2006 | Sergio Ventura | 2,125 | 6th Magistrale | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 1,906 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-ITA qual | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| 6th Magistrale | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,061 |
| 11th Venice Autumn Open | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,814 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo De Nardi's chess games?
128 games by Riccardo De Nardi, from Oct 2005 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 De Nardi has played.
What does Riccardo De Nardi play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Riccardo De Nardi opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo De Nardi answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Riccardo De Nardi play as White?
As White, Riccardo De Nardi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo De Nardi play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo De Nardi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Riccardo De Nardi's FIDE rating?
Riccardo De Nardi is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Riccardo De Nardi played?
Our database contains 128 games by Riccardo De Nardi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 46 draws, 48 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo De Nardi?
128 games by Riccardo De Nardi 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.