Prepare against Volfango Rizzi
United Kingdom · World #77,262 classical · FIDE ID 851310
When preparing against Volfango Rizzi, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Volfango Rizzi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volfango Rizzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volfango Rizzi 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 | 1,798 | 1,937 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,819 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volfango Rizzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volfango Rizzi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rizzi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Rizzi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rizzi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rizzi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Volfango Rizzi's chess games
All 37 games by Volfango Rizzi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Ray O'Rourke | 2,062 | 4th ch-EU Union | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Caro Hunt | 1,833 | 33rd Bratto Open B | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Stuart Ross | 1,614 | Chester e2e4 Open B | C66 |
| Mar 2005 | Kevin1 O'Rourke | 1,426 | ch-WLS Minor | C41 |
| Mar 2005 | Yinglun Teng | 1,302 | ch-WLS Minor | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,612 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
| 34th Bratto Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,615 |
| Chester e2e4 Open B | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,761 |
| 1st Bergamo Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volfango Rizzi's chess games?
37 games by Volfango Rizzi, from Jan 2009 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 Volfango Rizzi has played.
What does Volfango Rizzi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Volfango Rizzi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volfango Rizzi answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Volfango Rizzi play as White?
As White, Volfango Rizzi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volfango Rizzi play as Black?
As Black, Volfango Rizzi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Volfango Rizzi's FIDE rating?
Volfango Rizzi is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Volfango Rizzi played?
Our database contains 37 games by Volfango Rizzi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volfango Rizzi?
37 games by Volfango Rizzi 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.