Prepare against Riccardo Fontanesi
Italy · World #99,602 classical · FIDE ID 835650
When preparing against Riccardo Fontanesi, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Riccardo Fontanesi, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Fontanesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Fontanesi 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 | 1,731 | 1,752 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,705 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Fontanesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Fontanesi's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fontanesi usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fontanesi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Fontanesi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Fontanesi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Riccardo Fontanesi's chess games
All 30 games by Riccardo Fontanesi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1991 | Gianni Rossi | 1,848 | Caorle Open B | A42 |
| Jul 1991 | Antonio Di Martino | 1,764 | Caorle Open B | D61 |
| Aug 2007 | Ercole Saccani | 1,715 | 27th Bratto Open B | D46 |
| Oct 2026 | Massimo Chiarelli | 1,608 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | A00 |
| Oct 2023 | Cataldo Leone | 1,407 | 45th Arco Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 1,733 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,788 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Fontanesi's chess games?
30 games by Riccardo Fontanesi, from Nov 2023 to Oct 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 Fontanesi has played.
What does Riccardo Fontanesi play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Riccardo Fontanesi opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Fontanesi answers 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Fontanesi play as White?
As White, Riccardo Fontanesi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Fontanesi play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Fontanesi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Riccardo Fontanesi's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Fontanesi is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Riccardo Fontanesi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Riccardo Fontanesi, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Fontanesi?
30 games by Riccardo Fontanesi 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.