Prepare against Riccardo Marzaduri
Italy · World #10,733 classical · FIDE ID 886084
When preparing against Riccardo Marzaduri, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Riccardo Marzaduri, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Marzaduri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Marzaduri 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 | 2,158 | 2,217 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,207 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 66 | 62 | 80 | 31.7% |
| As White | 100 | 36 | 26 | 38 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Marzaduri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Marzaduri's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 71.0% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 26.0% | 44.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Marzaduri usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 84.8% | 59.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 48.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 41.9% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
Riccardo Marzaduri's chess games
All 208 games by Riccardo Marzaduri in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 66 wins, 62 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Roman Yanchenko | 2,454 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Sep 2019 | Samuel He | 2,447 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Sep 2014 | Oscar Gerardo Sanchez Enriquez | 2,383 | 12th Amantea Open | C00 |
| Mar 2022 | Meruert Kamalidenova | 2,362 | Cattolica Spring Mix | B55 |
| Dec 2015 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,352 | Titled Tue | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 67 | 26 | 2,154 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,958 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,123 |
| 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Marzaduri's chess games?
208 games by Riccardo Marzaduri, from Sep 2011 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 Marzaduri has played.
What does Riccardo Marzaduri play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Riccardo Marzaduri opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Marzaduri answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Marzaduri play as White?
As White, Riccardo Marzaduri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Marzaduri play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Marzaduri most often plays: French Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Riccardo Marzaduri's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Marzaduri is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Riccardo Marzaduri played?
Our database contains 208 games by Riccardo Marzaduri, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 62 draws, 80 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Marzaduri?
208 games by Riccardo Marzaduri 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.