Prepare against Ruggero Picco
Italy · World #44,822 classical · FIDE ID 811149
Our database contains 159 games by Ruggero Picco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruggero Picco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruggero Picco 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 | 1,914 | 2,128 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,937 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 63 | 30 | 66 | 39.6% |
| As White | 76 | 41 | 7 | 28 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 23 | 38 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruggero Picco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruggero Picco's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 85.5% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Picco usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Picco usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Picco usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Picco usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Picco usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Picco usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 30.4% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Ruggero Picco's chess games
All 159 games by Ruggero Picco 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: 63 wins, 30 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Daniel Contin | 2,248 | Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 6th | A04 |
| Jan 2007 | Vojko Srebrnic | 2,182 | 12th Nova Gorica Open B | C27 |
| Dec 2004 | Stefano Mosna | 2,148 | 2nd Riva del Garda Open | C63 |
| Jun 2012 | Elena Partac | 2,129 | 3rd Forni di Sopra Open | C63 |
| Jan 2005 | Giovanni Di Donato | 2,125 | 10th Nova Gorica Open B | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| 17th Nova Gorica Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,136 |
| 12th Nova Gorica Open B | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,855 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,982 |
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruggero Picco's chess games?
159 games by Ruggero Picco, 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 Ruggero Picco has played.
What does Ruggero Picco play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ruggero Picco opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruggero Picco answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ruggero Picco play as White?
As White, Ruggero Picco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Ponziani Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruggero Picco play as Black?
As Black, Ruggero Picco most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ruggero Picco's FIDE rating?
Ruggero Picco is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ruggero Picco played?
Our database contains 159 games by Ruggero Picco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 30 draws, 66 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruggero Picco?
159 games by Ruggero Picco 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.