Prepare against Franco Rivola
Italy · World #65,148 classical · FIDE ID 813710
When preparing against Franco Rivola, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Franco Rivola, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franco Rivola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Rivola 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 | 1,837 | 2,035 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 17.8% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Rivola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Rivola's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 30.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Rivola usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rivola usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rivola usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rivola usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rivola usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 94.1% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Franco Rivola's chess games
All 45 games by Franco Rivola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Leon Lederman | 2,182 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A40 |
| Jun 2002 | Alexandar Opacic | 2,098 | 3rd Lido degli Estensi Open | C10 |
| Jun 2026 | Villa Caiguelas,P | 1,677 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | A84 |
| Jun 2026 | Casani Martinez,Rafael | 1,662 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| Estensi Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,800 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,736 |
| Cattolica Open | 1994 | 5 | 1 | 2,095 |
| 1st Ravenna Lido Adriano Open | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,238 |
| 1st Lido Adriano Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,331 |
| 3rd Lido degli Estensi Open | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Rivola's chess games?
45 games by Franco Rivola, from Apr 2003 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 Franco Rivola has played.
What does Franco Rivola play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Franco Rivola opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Rivola answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franco Rivola play as White?
As White, Franco Rivola's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Rivola play as Black?
As Black, Franco Rivola most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Franco Rivola's FIDE rating?
Franco Rivola is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Franco Rivola played?
Our database contains 45 games by Franco Rivola, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Rivola?
45 games by Franco Rivola 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.