Prepare against Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz
Spain · World #55,344 classical · FIDE ID 22236392
When preparing against Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 31 games by Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz 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 | 1,873 | 1,951 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,897 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 45.2% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's chess games
All 31 games by Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Carlos Mate Adan | 2,240 | XXXVII Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | — |
| Sep 2026 | Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia | 2,187 | XXXIX Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | — |
| Aug 2023 | Rafael Eduardo Antuna Egocheaga | 2,009 | 7th Gijon RGCC Open | B21 |
| Oct 2025 | Peio Bacigalupe Dehesa | 1,933 | Campeonato de Bizkaia Preferente 2025 | — |
| Sep 2024 | Ruben Sedano Rodriguez | 1,774 | XXXVII Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXIX Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| XXXVI Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,713 |
| XXXVIII Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| XXXVII Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 7th Gijon RGCC Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,081 |
| Campeonato de Bizkaia Preferente 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| IX Aberto Concello de Carballo Clasico | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's chess games?
31 games by Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz, from May 2010 to Oct 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 Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz has played.
What does Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz play as White?
As White, Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz play as Black?
As Black, Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz's FIDE rating?
Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (May 2010).
How many games has Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz played?
Our database contains 31 games by Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz?
31 games by Igor Fernandez-Rivera Ortiz 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.