Prepare against Christian Z. Rivera Valentin
PRI · World #72,366 classical · FIDE ID 3110818
When preparing against Christian Z. Rivera Valentin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Christian Z. Rivera Valentin, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Z. Rivera Valentin 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 | 1,813 | 1,855 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,785 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,618 | 1,669 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 23.7% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 27.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's chess games
All 38 games by Christian Z. Rivera Valentin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Isabelo Melendez Padilla | 1,870 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Joel A. Santiago Fernandez | 1,859 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | A61 |
| Jul 2026 | Jandiel J. Baez Reyes | 1,755 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Blitz | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Rubiela Sanchez Penagos | 1,707 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Engels David Cruz Nina | 1,697 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
| Bayamon Barbosa Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,627 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
| 2da Copa Gambito del OTOAO 2026 Abierta | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,667 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-PUR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's chess games?
38 games by Christian Z. Rivera Valentin, from Nov 2022 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 Christian Z. Rivera Valentin has played.
What does Christian Z. Rivera Valentin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Christian Z. Rivera Valentin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Z. Rivera Valentin answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Christian Z. Rivera Valentin play as White?
As White, Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Z. Rivera Valentin play as Black?
As Black, Christian Z. Rivera Valentin most often plays: Philidor (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Christian Z. Rivera Valentin's FIDE rating?
Christian Z. Rivera Valentin is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,618 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Christian Z. Rivera Valentin played?
Our database contains 38 games by Christian Z. Rivera Valentin, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Z. Rivera Valentin?
38 games by Christian Z. Rivera Valentin 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.