Prepare against Riccardo Silini
Italy · World #123,410 classical · FIDE ID 860336
When preparing against Riccardo Silini, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 61 games by Riccardo Silini, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Silini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Silini 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 | 1,664 | 1,899 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,743 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,743 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 23 | 8 | 30 | 37.7% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riccardo Silini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riccardo Silini's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 71.9% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 58.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Silini usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Silini usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Silini usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Silini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Silini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Riccardo Silini's chess games
All 61 games by Riccardo Silini in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Philippe Briffault | 1,961 | Nago Torbole Open A | D11 |
| Dec 2010 | Danilo Paniga | 1,871 | Nago Torbole Open A | D05 |
| Dec 2010 | Michail Pivovarov | 1,869 | Nago Torbole Open A | E64 |
| Dec 2010 | Giancarlo Tortorella | 1,796 | Nago Torbole Open A | C41 |
| Dec 2011 | Andrea Bisaro | 1,756 | Arco Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,571 |
| Pellestrina Open D | 1979 | 8 | 2 | – |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Arco Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 42nd Mogliano Veneto Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| 1st Piacenza Ruscitti Memorial | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,541 |
| 1st Mestre Sheraton Open B | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,405 |
| 19th Varese Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Silini's chess games?
61 games by Riccardo Silini, from Mar 2011 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 Silini has played.
What does Riccardo Silini play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Riccardo Silini opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Silini answers 1...b6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Silini play as White?
As White, Riccardo Silini's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Silini play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Silini most often plays: Owen Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Riccardo Silini's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Silini is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Riccardo Silini played?
Our database contains 61 games by Riccardo Silini, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Silini?
61 games by Riccardo Silini 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.