Prepare against Ariel Rivero
Argentina · World #54,569 classical · FIDE ID 120936
When preparing against Ariel Rivero, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ariel Rivero, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Rivero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Rivero 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 | 1,875 | 1,879 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,876 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Rivero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Rivero's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rivero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rivero usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ariel Rivero's chess games
All 41 games by Ariel Rivero in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Bruno Wernert | 2,020 | Concordia Entre Rios Independencia | D02 |
| Jul 2020 | Donaldo Ardila | 1,987 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B20 |
| Nov 2019 | Jose Luis Sobrero | 1,835 | Gualeguaychu Baggio Cup | B25 |
| Nov 2019 | Jorge Daniel Mengeon | 1,807 | Gualeguaychu Baggio Cup | A29 |
| Jul 2020 | Marysol Ramirez | 1,765 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,798 |
| Concordia Entre Rios Independencia | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| Gualeguaychu Baggio Cup | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Entrerriano | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,886 |
| ch-ARG SF Amateur SF 20 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| Gualeguaychu Cup Baggio U2200 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,660 |
| Gualeguaychu U2000 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,807 |
| Gualeguaychu Benvenaste Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Rivero's chess games?
41 games by Ariel Rivero, from Aug 2015 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 Ariel Rivero has played.
What does Ariel Rivero play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ariel Rivero opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Rivero answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ariel Rivero play as White?
As White, Ariel Rivero's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Rivero play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Rivero most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ariel Rivero's FIDE rating?
Ariel Rivero is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Ariel Rivero played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ariel Rivero, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Rivero?
41 games by Ariel Rivero 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.