Prepare against Riccardo Montani
Italy · World #83,563 classical · FIDE ID 810924
When preparing against Riccardo Montani, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Riccardo Montani, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Montani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Montani 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 | 1,778 | 1,899 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,879 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,806 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Montani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Montani's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Montani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Montani usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Montani usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Montani usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Riccardo Montani's chess games
All 42 games by Riccardo Montani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Arnaud Labarthe | 1,908 | Arvier Open | B01 |
| Jul 2010 | Johannes De Leeuw | 1,879 | Arvier Open | B50 |
| Sep 2010 | Lorenzo Renzini | 1,751 | 6th ch-EU Union | A37 |
| Jul 2010 | Tommaso Bosticardo | 1,553 | Arvier Open | C67 |
| Sep 2016 | Flavio Pivari | 1,526 | 2nd Alassio West End Open | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,505 |
| Arvier Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 6th ch-EU Union | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| ch-IMPERIA SAVONA PROVINCE | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| 2nd Alassio West End Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| 2nd Imperia Corallo Open A | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,643 |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Montani's chess games?
42 games by Riccardo Montani, from Apr 2007 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 Montani has played.
What does Riccardo Montani play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Riccardo Montani opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Montani answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Montani play as White?
As White, Riccardo Montani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Montani play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Montani most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Riccardo Montani's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Montani is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Riccardo Montani played?
Our database contains 42 games by Riccardo Montani, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Montani?
42 games by Riccardo Montani 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.