Prepare against Alberto Rivera
IM · FIDE · World #6,329 classical · FIDE ID 3500390
When preparing against Alberto Rivera, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 498 games by Alberto Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Rivera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Rivera 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 | 2,239 | 2,397 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,356 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,369 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 498 | 187 | 188 | 122 | 37.6% |
| As White | 269 | 113 | 102 | 53 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 229 | 74 | 86 | 69 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Rivera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Rivera's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 77.7% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 39 | 14.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 5.6% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rivera usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Rivera usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rivera usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 50.4% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 35.5% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 80.5% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.1% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Alberto Rivera's chess games
All 498 games by Alberto Rivera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 188 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 39 | 17/17/5 | 43.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 12/13/6 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A35 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D28 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,654 | Bogota Navidad Open | A39 |
| Jan 2003 | Jesus Nogueiras Santiago | 2,528 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial B 11th | B37 |
| Dec 2012 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,522 | Bogota LAB GM | E12 |
| Jan 1997 | Reynaldo Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo | 2,510 | Capablanca Memorial Premier I 32nd | E39 |
| Jan 1996 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,490 | 31st Capablanca Memorial Premier I | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1995 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-CUB | 1997 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,360 |
| Ciego de Avila | 1997 | 26 | 16 | 2,430 |
| Havana Open | 1994 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
| 7th CUB-ch Superliga | 1987 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 32nd | 1997 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial A 06th | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 2,378 |
| Capablanca Memorial A | 1992 | 13 | 3 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Rivera's chess games?
498 games by Alberto Rivera, from Apr 2003 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 Alberto Rivera has played.
What does Alberto Rivera play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Alberto Rivera opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Rivera answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alberto Rivera play as White?
As White, Alberto Rivera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Rivera play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Rivera most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Alberto Rivera's FIDE rating?
Alberto Rivera is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alberto Rivera played?
Our database contains 498 games by Alberto Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 188 draws, 122 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Rivera?
498 games by Alberto Rivera 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.