Prepare against Edgar Rivas Cabrera
CM · Venezuela · World #18,471 classical · FIDE ID 3906329
When preparing against Edgar Rivas Cabrera, expect 1.c4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 173 games by Edgar Rivas Cabrera, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Rivas Cabrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Rivas Cabrera 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 | 2,071 | 2,085 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,157 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,164 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 63 | 51 | 59 | 36.4% |
| As White | 87 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 21 | 33 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Rivas Cabrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Rivas Cabrera's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 36.8% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 35.6% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 23.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 53.1% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 38.8% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Edgar Rivas Cabrera's chess games
All 173 games by Edgar Rivas Cabrera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 63 wins, 51 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Pedro Jesus Montiel | 2,265 | Caracas UCV Open | D34 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksandar Milosevic | 2,260 | London Fall Open | B10 |
| Jan 1994 | David John Findlay | 2,240 | London Fall Open | B40 |
| Jul 2018 | Damjan Jandric | 2,197 | IBCA World Cup 8th | E74 |
| Jul 2007 | Paul H. Beckwith | 2,169 | Canadian Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,901 |
| Barquisimeto IRT Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
| ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,903 |
| IBCA w Blind | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Rivas Cabrera's chess games?
173 games by Edgar Rivas Cabrera, from Oct 2012 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 Edgar Rivas Cabrera has played.
What does Edgar Rivas Cabrera play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Edgar Rivas Cabrera opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Rivas Cabrera answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Edgar Rivas Cabrera play as White?
As White, Edgar Rivas Cabrera's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Rivas Cabrera play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Rivas Cabrera most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Edgar Rivas Cabrera's FIDE rating?
Edgar Rivas Cabrera is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Edgar Rivas Cabrera played?
Our database contains 173 games by Edgar Rivas Cabrera, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 51 draws, 59 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Rivas Cabrera?
173 games by Edgar Rivas Cabrera 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.