Prepare against Riccardo Rago
Italy · World #21,073 classical · FIDE ID 804681
Our database contains 159 games by Riccardo Rago, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Rago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Rago 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 | 2,048 | 2,163 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,114 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,084 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 36 | 59 | 64 | 22.6% |
| As White | 76 | 16 | 31 | 29 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 28 | 35 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Rago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Rago's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 89.5% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rago usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rago usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Rago usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
Riccardo Rago's chess games
All 159 games by Riccardo Rago in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Francesco Bentivegna | 2,322 | 9th Amantea Open A | C03 |
| Aug 2011 | Giuseppe Voltolini | 2,229 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | D64 |
| Aug 2011 | Giorgio Piva | 2,204 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | D00 |
| Aug 2016 | Federico Esposti | 2,063 | 5th Mare di Fano Open | B13 |
| Sep 2011 | Mariano Lombardi | 2,061 | 9th Amantea Open A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senigallia Perini Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| 2nd Mare di Fano Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Rago's chess games?
159 games by Riccardo Rago, from Apr 2003 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 Rago has played.
What does Riccardo Rago play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Riccardo Rago opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Rago answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Rago play as White?
As White, Riccardo Rago's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Rago play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Rago most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Riccardo Rago's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Rago is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Riccardo Rago played?
Our database contains 159 games by Riccardo Rago, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Rago?
159 games by Riccardo Rago 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.