Prepare against Etienne Riviere
France · World #16,702 classical · FIDE ID 36056170
Our database contains 32 games by Etienne Riviere, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Etienne Riviere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etienne Riviere 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 | 2,088 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,039 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 56.3% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etienne Riviere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etienne Riviere's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Riviere usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Riviere usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Riviere usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Riviere usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Riviere usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Riviere usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Etienne Riviere's chess games
All 32 games by Etienne Riviere in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Wolfram Schneider | 1,988 | 17th Reunion Open | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Miloud Mezouaghi | 1,946 | Reunion Open | A06 |
| Oct 2022 | Philippe Lallemand | 1,840 | Reunion Open | D05 |
| Oct 2023 | Nicolas Calmels | 1,778 | Reunion Open | A40 |
| Oct 2015 | Ismael Bah | 1,754 | 17th Reunion Open | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reunion Open | 2023 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,910 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,893 |
| 16th Reunion Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etienne Riviere's chess games?
32 games by Etienne Riviere, from Nov 2014 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 Etienne Riviere has played.
What does Etienne Riviere play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Etienne Riviere opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etienne Riviere answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games).
What openings does Etienne Riviere play as White?
As White, Etienne Riviere's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etienne Riviere play as Black?
As Black, Etienne Riviere most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Etienne Riviere's FIDE rating?
Etienne Riviere is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Etienne Riviere played?
Our database contains 32 games by Etienne Riviere, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etienne Riviere?
32 games by Etienne Riviere 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.