Prepare against Riccardo Rostolis
Italy · World #31,750 classical · FIDE ID 819948
When preparing against Riccardo Rostolis, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Riccardo Rostolis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Rostolis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Rostolis 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 | 1,975 | 2,010 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,993 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 37 | 20 | 45 | 36.3% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Rostolis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Rostolis's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 98.0% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rostolis usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rostolis usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rostolis usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rostolis usually continues f3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Riccardo Rostolis's chess games
All 102 games by Riccardo Rostolis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Jie Xia | 2,126 | ch-ITA U20 | E67 |
| Apr 2023 | Enrico Gallo | 2,097 | 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open A | C01 |
| Apr 2023 | Giorgio Redo | 2,055 | 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open A | A03 |
| Jul 2017 | Kinga Zakoscielna | 2,054 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | E84 |
| Aug 2004 | Bilal Bdair | 2,012 | ch-ITA U20 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,824 |
| 9th Wroclaw Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| 8th Vicenza Open | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| 7th Chioggia Open A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,735 |
| Treviso U2100 Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,531 |
| Chioggia Open B 05th | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,029 |
| 28th Treviso WE Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Rostolis's chess games?
102 games by Riccardo Rostolis, from Jan 2005 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 Rostolis has played.
What does Riccardo Rostolis play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Riccardo Rostolis opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Rostolis answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Rostolis play as White?
As White, Riccardo Rostolis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Rostolis play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Rostolis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Riccardo Rostolis's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Rostolis is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Riccardo Rostolis played?
Our database contains 102 games by Riccardo Rostolis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Rostolis?
102 games by Riccardo Rostolis 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.