Prepare against Andrea Rivas Villanueva
New Zealand · World #43,323 classical · FIDE ID 3404544
When preparing against Andrea Rivas Villanueva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Andrea Rivas Villanueva, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Rivas Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Rivas Villanueva 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 | 1,921 | 2,095 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 39.4% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Rivas Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Rivas Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Andrea Rivas Villanueva's chess games
All 33 games by Andrea Rivas Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Christian Jeraldo Zepeda | 2,037 | chT-CHI Universities | B50 |
| Oct 2010 | Judy Gao | 1,903 | North Shore Open A | D00 |
| Jan 2010 | Roy Seabrook | 1,854 | ch-NZL Major | B57 |
| Jan 2010 | James Use Cater | 1,768 | ch-NZL Major | C57 |
| Jan 2010 | Nigel Cooper | 1,747 | ch-NZL Major | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 1,827 |
| chT-CHI Universities | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,686 |
| North Shore Open A | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| 41st Auckland North Shore Open | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Rivas Villanueva's chess games?
33 games by Andrea Rivas Villanueva, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Andrea Rivas Villanueva has played.
What does Andrea Rivas Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Andrea Rivas Villanueva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Rivas Villanueva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrea Rivas Villanueva play as White?
As White, Andrea Rivas Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Rivas Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Rivas Villanueva most often plays: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Andrea Rivas Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Andrea Rivas Villanueva is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Andrea Rivas Villanueva played?
Our database contains 33 games by Andrea Rivas Villanueva, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Rivas Villanueva?
33 games by Andrea Rivas Villanueva 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.