Prepare against Himar Rivero Pena
Spain · World #65,240 classical · FIDE ID 24530298
When preparing against Himar Rivero Pena, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Himar Rivero Pena, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Himar Rivero Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Himar Rivero Pena 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 | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,743 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,779 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 25 | 8 | 47 | 31.3% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Himar Rivero Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Himar Rivero Pena's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pena usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pena usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Himar Rivero Pena's chess games
All 80 games by Himar Rivero Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,272 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | B41 |
| Dec 2024 | Alfredo Brito Garcia | 2,236 | 2nd Vega de San Mateo | C84 |
| Dec 2024 | Yuxin Hu | 1,714 | 2nd Vega de San Mateo | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Mariya Romanenko | 1,683 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | B08 |
| Sep 2017 | Carlos Garcia Van Isschot | 1,628 | 2nd Gran Canaria Fiestas Dolores | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vega de San Mateo Activo | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,412 |
| Gran Canaria U1900 Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,462 |
| 3rd Las Palmas Senora de Los Dolores | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,525 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Dominguez Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,324 |
| 2nd Vega de San Mateo | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,996 |
| 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,324 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Himar Rivero Pena's chess games?
80 games by Himar Rivero Pena, from Jul 2016 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 Himar Rivero Pena has played.
What does Himar Rivero Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Himar Rivero Pena opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Himar Rivero Pena answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Himar Rivero Pena play as White?
As White, Himar Rivero Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Himar Rivero Pena play as Black?
As Black, Himar Rivero Pena most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Himar Rivero Pena's FIDE rating?
Himar Rivero Pena is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Himar Rivero Pena played?
Our database contains 80 games by Himar Rivero Pena, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Himar Rivero Pena?
80 games by Himar Rivero Pena 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.