Prepare against Carlo Riva
Italy · World #134,670 classical · FIDE ID 825964
When preparing against Carlo Riva, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Carlo Riva, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Riva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Riva 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 | 1,634 | 1,770 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Riva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Riva's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Riva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Riva usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Carlo Riva's chess games
All 57 games by Carlo Riva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Claudio Pinotti | 2,073 | 4th Crema Open | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Dario Savoldelli | 1,822 | Bergamo Open | B76 |
| Sep 2004 | Paolo Milan | 1,757 | 6th Crema Open | B32 |
| Nov 2007 | Oscar Crippa | 1,727 | 12th Gorgonzola Open C | D04 |
| Nov 2007 | Davide Basilico | 1,698 | 12th Gorgonzola Open C | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 28 | 12 | 1,597 |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 1,694 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open C | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,660 |
| Bergamo Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 6th Crema Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,813 |
| 4th Crema Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| Bergamo Open 19th | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Riva's chess games?
57 games by Carlo Riva, from Apr 2008 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 Carlo Riva has played.
What does Carlo Riva play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Carlo Riva opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Riva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlo Riva play as White?
As White, Carlo Riva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Riva play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Riva most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Carlo Riva's FIDE rating?
Carlo Riva is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Carlo Riva played?
Our database contains 57 games by Carlo Riva, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Riva?
57 games by Carlo Riva 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.