Prepare against Daniel Rivera
IM · URY · World #7,365 classical · FIDE ID 3000052
When preparing against Daniel Rivera, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Daniel Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Rivera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,218 | 2,353 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,358 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,254 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 73 | 60 | 49 | 40.1% |
| As White | 96 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Rivera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Rivera's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Rivera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 83.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Daniel Rivera's chess games
All 182 games by Daniel Rivera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 73 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,581 | 3rd Calvia Open | B43 |
| Jul 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,542 | Ourense Open | C41 |
| Aug 2004 | Zenon Franco Ocampos | 2,542 | 3rd Ortigueira Open | B09 |
| Oct 2006 | Mihai Suba | 2,535 | 3rd Calvia Open | B84 |
| Jul 2005 | Jose Candela Perez | 2,431 | Pardubice Open A | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 14 | 7 | 2,316 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,363 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,321 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 3rd Vega de San Mateo | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
| Poio Open 3rd | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,319 |
| 3rd Ortigueira Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,507 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Rivera's chess games?
182 games by Daniel Rivera, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Daniel Rivera has played.
What does Daniel Rivera play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Daniel Rivera opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Rivera answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Rivera play as White?
As White, Daniel Rivera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Rivera play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Rivera most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Daniel Rivera's FIDE rating?
Daniel Rivera is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Daniel Rivera played?
Our database contains 182 games by Daniel Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Rivera?
182 games by Daniel 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.