Prepare against Riccardo Maniero
Italy · World #102,059 classical · FIDE ID 28577825
When preparing against Riccardo Maniero, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Riccardo Maniero, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Maniero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Maniero 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 | 1,724 | 1,731 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,692 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Maniero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Maniero's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Maniero usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Maniero usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Maniero usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Riccardo Maniero's chess games
All 38 games by Riccardo Maniero in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Ignazio Roberti | 1,990 | 6th Padova Open A | B22 |
| Dec 2004 | Luca Menini | 1,715 | 7th Padova Open B | A58 |
| Dec 2004 | Paolo Ceccherini | 1,706 | 7th Padova Open B | B13 |
| May 2004 | Roberto Chiesa | 1,700 | 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | A58 |
| Apr 2004 | Valerio Biagioli | 1,625 | 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Padova Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,651 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,694 |
| 7th Padova Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| 1st Dueville Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Maniero's chess games?
38 games by Riccardo Maniero, from Sep 2022 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 Maniero has played.
What does Riccardo Maniero play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Riccardo Maniero opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Maniero answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Maniero play as White?
As White, Riccardo Maniero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Maniero play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Maniero most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Riccardo Maniero's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Maniero is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Riccardo Maniero played?
Our database contains 38 games by Riccardo Maniero, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Maniero?
38 games by Riccardo Maniero 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.