Prepare against Inigo Argandona Riveiro
IM · Spain · World #3,221 classical · FIDE ID 2212072
When preparing against Inigo Argandona Riveiro, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,533 games by Inigo Argandona Riveiro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Inigo Argandona Riveiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Inigo Argandona Riveiro 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 | 2,330 | 2,453 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,431 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,423 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,533 | 676 | 353 | 504 | 44.1% |
| As White | 762 | 369 | 155 | 238 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 771 | 307 | 198 | 266 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Inigo Argandona Riveiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Inigo Argandona Riveiro's side.
First moves as White (762 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 347 | 45.5% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 249 | 32.7% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 91 | 11.9% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 61 | 8.0% | 68.9% |
| d3 | 6 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues c4 (46.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues f3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues c4 (83.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Riveiro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 185 | 49.6% | 49.7% |
| c5 | 77 | 20.6% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 65 | 17.4% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 17 | 4.6% | 70.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 120 | 44.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 61 | 22.4% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 17.3% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 28 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Inigo Argandona Riveiro's chess games
All 1,533 games by Inigo Argandona Riveiro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 676 wins, 353 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 81 | 42/15/24 | 51.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 71 | 30/15/26 | 42.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 68 | 38/15/15 | 55.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 49 | 20/5/24 | 40.8% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 38 | 18/5/15 | 47.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 38 | 17/3/18 | 44.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 212 | 86/45/81 | 40.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 54 | 35/8/11 | 64.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 45 | 18/7/20 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 18/4/14 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,656 | Titled Tue Late | A87 |
| Aug 2014 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,595 | 4th Riga Tech Open | C44 |
| Aug 2014 | Benjamin Bok | 2,587 | 4th Riga Tech Open | C41 |
| Dec 2010 | Oleg Korneev | 2,582 | 20th Elgoibar | D12 |
| Jul 2024 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,560 | 43rd Benasque Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 471 | 202.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 89 | 55.5 | 2,328 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 54 | 23.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2001 | 25 | 15 | 2,300 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2019 | 21 | 14 | 2,291 |
| 19th San Sebastian Open | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,387 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2011 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 14 | 13 | 2,378 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre (19 games) · Oleg Korneev (13 games) · Juan Mario Gomez Esteban (12 games) · Alejandro Franco Alonso (12 games) · Jose Luis Guijarro Galan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Inigo Argandona Riveiro's chess games?
1,533 games by Inigo Argandona Riveiro, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Inigo Argandona Riveiro has played.
What does Inigo Argandona Riveiro play on the first move as White?
Across 762 games with White in our database, Inigo Argandona Riveiro opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Inigo Argandona Riveiro answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Inigo Argandona Riveiro play as White?
As White, Inigo Argandona Riveiro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (81 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 42.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (68 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 762 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Inigo Argandona Riveiro play as Black?
As Black, Inigo Argandona Riveiro most often plays: Philidor (212 games, 40.6% win rate); Modern Defense (54 games, 64.8% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 771 games.
What is Inigo Argandona Riveiro's FIDE rating?
Inigo Argandona Riveiro is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Inigo Argandona Riveiro played?
Our database contains 1,533 games by Inigo Argandona Riveiro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 676 wins, 353 draws, 504 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Inigo Argandona Riveiro?
1,533 games by Inigo Argandona Riveiro 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.