Prepare against Riccardo Lo Gatto
Italy · World #14,300 classical · FIDE ID 2851976
When preparing against Riccardo Lo Gatto, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 43 games by Riccardo Lo Gatto, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Lo Gatto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Lo Gatto 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 | 2,113 | 2,125 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,075 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,120 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Lo Gatto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Lo Gatto's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gatto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gatto usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gatto usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gatto usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gatto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Riccardo Lo Gatto's chess games
All 43 games by Riccardo Lo Gatto in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Lexy Ortega | 2,386 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | D27 |
| Jul 2024 | Samuele Mammi | 2,200 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | D20 |
| Apr 2026 | Valerio Luciani | 2,142 | 57th Italian Teams Gp B | D35 |
| Jun 2023 | Federico Giammona | 2,130 | 14th Forni di Sopra Open | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Dario Brini | 2,099 | ch-ITA U16 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,976 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,923 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,082 |
| 57th Italian Teams Gp B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,127 |
| 7th Padova del Santo Open B | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,917 |
| 57th Italian Teams Final | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,083 |
| 54th Citta di Torino 2024 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Lo Gatto's chess games?
43 games by Riccardo Lo Gatto, from Aug 2016 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 Lo Gatto has played.
What does Riccardo Lo Gatto play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Riccardo Lo Gatto opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Lo Gatto answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Lo Gatto play as White?
As White, Riccardo Lo Gatto's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Lo Gatto play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Lo Gatto most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Riccardo Lo Gatto's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Lo Gatto is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Riccardo Lo Gatto played?
Our database contains 43 games by Riccardo Lo Gatto, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Lo Gatto?
43 games by Riccardo Lo Gatto 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.