Prepare against Eric Riva
PRY · World #50,533 classical · FIDE ID 3702553
Our database contains 132 games by Eric Riva, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Riva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric 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 | 1,891 | 1,898 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,868 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,861 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 45 | 30 | 57 | 34.1% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Riva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Riva's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 56.9% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.8% | 32.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Riva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Riva usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Riva usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Riva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
Eric Riva's chess games
All 132 games by Eric Riva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Juan Sebastian Melian | 2,134 | ch-PAR sf | A80 |
| Jun 2019 | Esteban Carlino | 1,931 | ch-ARG sf U300 City | C10 |
| Feb 2016 | Emilio Centurion | 1,912 | Asuncion Mayor Clasif Open | A08 |
| Feb 2016 | Alejandro Benitez Galeano | 1,910 | Asuncion Mayor Clasif Open | A49 |
| May 2010 | Norberto Luzuriaga | 1,885 | 3rd Asuncion Roggio Cup-C | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 1,690 |
| Asuncion IRT Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| 3rd Asuncion Roggio Cup-C | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-PAR | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,769 |
| 2nd Asuncion-C | 2009 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,357 |
| ch-South America U20 7th | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-PAR sf | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,973 |
| Asuncion Prieto Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Riva's chess games?
132 games by Eric Riva, from Sep 2009 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 Eric Riva has played.
What does Eric Riva play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Eric Riva opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Riva answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Eric Riva play as White?
As White, Eric Riva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Riva play as Black?
As Black, Eric Riva most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Eric Riva's FIDE rating?
Eric Riva is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Eric Riva played?
Our database contains 132 games by Eric Riva, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Riva?
132 games by Eric 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.