Prepare against Riccardo Mordiglia
Italy · World #43,355 classical · FIDE ID 804703
When preparing against Riccardo Mordiglia, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (28%).
Our database contains 135 games by Riccardo Mordiglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Mordiglia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Mordiglia 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 | 1,920 | 2,110 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,110 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 25.9% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Mordiglia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Mordiglia's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 39.4% | 46.2% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues b4 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mordiglia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Riccardo Mordiglia's chess games
All 135 games by Riccardo Mordiglia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Elena Sedina | 2,345 | Turin Open | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Folco Ferretti | 2,285 | Venice Open | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,260 | Celle Ligure Open | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Emanuele D'Amore | 2,220 | Corsico Open 2 | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Martin | 2,200 | Turin Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celle Ligure Open | 1997 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,068 |
| Turin Open | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 17th Asti Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 16th Asti Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,062 |
| San Marino Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Mordiglia's chess games?
135 games by Riccardo Mordiglia, from Apr 2003 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 Mordiglia has played.
What does Riccardo Mordiglia play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Riccardo Mordiglia opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Mordiglia answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Mordiglia play as White?
As White, Riccardo Mordiglia's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Dunst Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Mordiglia play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Mordiglia most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Riccardo Mordiglia's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Mordiglia is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Riccardo Mordiglia played?
Our database contains 135 games by Riccardo Mordiglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Mordiglia?
135 games by Riccardo Mordiglia 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.