Prepare against Riccardo Dieli
Italy · World #78,675 classical · FIDE ID 835404
When preparing against Riccardo Dieli, expect 1.Nf3 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Riccardo Dieli, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Dieli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Dieli 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 | 1,793 | 1,958 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,854 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 34 | 21 | 40 | 35.8% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Dieli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Dieli's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 95.6% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 96% of White games, 52.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dieli usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Dieli usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Dieli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dieli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Dieli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Riccardo Dieli's chess games
All 95 games by Riccardo Dieli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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, 21 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Michael Zeuner | 2,164 | 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | B38 |
| Oct 2007 | Leif Haugaard Jensen | 2,091 | 29th Arco Open | B20 |
| Mar 2012 | Devis Bosio | 2,066 | ch-Brescia Province | A84 |
| Oct 2007 | Pietro Cracco | 2,041 | 29th Arco Open | A05 |
| Aug 2013 | Konrad Mostoegl | 1,997 | 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brescia Province | 2014 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,895 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,910 |
| Condino Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,758 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Dieli's chess games?
95 games by Riccardo Dieli, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Dieli has played.
What does Riccardo Dieli play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Riccardo Dieli opens with 1.Nf3 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Dieli answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Dieli play as White?
As White, Riccardo Dieli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Dieli play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Dieli most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Riccardo Dieli's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Dieli is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Riccardo Dieli played?
Our database contains 95 games by Riccardo Dieli, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 40 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Dieli?
95 games by Riccardo Dieli 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.