Prepare against Riccardo Vada
Italy · World #41,767 classical · FIDE ID 888320
Our database contains 53 games by Riccardo Vada, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riccardo Vada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riccardo Vada 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 | 1,927 | 1,984 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 56.6% |
| As White | 28 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vada usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vada usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vada usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Vada usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vada usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Riccardo Vada's chess games
All 53 games by Riccardo Vada in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Davide Volpi | 1,992 | 33rd Robecchetto Open | A35 |
| Jun 2016 | Maurizio Mazzarone | 1,948 | Gallarate Ricciardi Open | D02 |
| May 2015 | Stefano Pogliano | 1,898 | 19th Ricciardi Open | B22 |
| Jun 2014 | Giuseppe Novi | 1,802 | 18th Gallarate Ricciardi Open | C47 |
| May 2016 | Luigi Della Rocca | 1,793 | Gallarate Ricciardi Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| 11th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| 18th Gallarate Ricciardi Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 9th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 19th Ricciardi Open | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 33rd Robecchetto Open | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,859 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riccardo Vada's chess games?
53 games by Riccardo Vada, from Jul 2013 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 Vada has played.
What does Riccardo Vada play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Riccardo Vada opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riccardo Vada answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Riccardo Vada play as White?
As White, Riccardo Vada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riccardo Vada play as Black?
As Black, Riccardo Vada most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Riccardo Vada's FIDE rating?
Riccardo Vada is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Riccardo Vada played?
Our database contains 53 games by Riccardo Vada, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (56.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riccardo Vada?
53 games by Riccardo Vada 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.