Prepare against Riccardo Dionigi
Italy · World #19,637 classical · FIDE ID 839841
Our database contains 98 games by Riccardo Dionigi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Dionigi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Dionigi 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 | 2,060 | 2,103 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,102 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,105 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 36 | 25 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dionigi usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dionigi usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Dionigi usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dionigi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 69.6% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Riccardo Dionigi's chess games
All 98 games by Riccardo Dionigi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,296 | 2nd Treviso Lega Master Open | B19 |
| Aug 2019 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,231 | 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | A60 |
| Jul 2016 | Luigi Lain | 2,227 | 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | A60 |
| Jul 2019 | Edoardo Favilli | 2,151 | 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | B11 |
| Jan 2013 | Riccardo Marsili | 2,100 | 1st Gabicce Mare Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modena ch-Province | 2012 | 10 | 8 | 2,026 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| 5th Giovanni Pico Cup | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,984 |
| 9th Vignola Weekend A | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| 4th Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 6th Parma City of Culture | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Dionigi's chess games?
98 games by Riccardo Dionigi, from Apr 2008 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 Dionigi has played.
What does Riccardo Dionigi play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Riccardo Dionigi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Dionigi answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Dionigi play as White?
As White, Riccardo Dionigi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Dionigi play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Dionigi most often plays: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Riccardo Dionigi's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Dionigi is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Riccardo Dionigi played?
Our database contains 98 games by Riccardo Dionigi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Dionigi?
98 games by Riccardo Dionigi 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.