Prepare against Jose Hernandez Riera
FM · CHL · World #11,007 classical · FIDE ID 3408230
When preparing against Jose Hernandez Riera, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Jose Hernandez Riera, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Hernandez Riera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Hernandez Riera 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 | 2,155 | 2,308 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,276 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,255 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 101 | 65 | 67 | 43.3% |
| As White | 114 | 55 | 37 | 22 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 119 | 46 | 28 | 45 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Hernandez Riera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Hernandez Riera's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 30.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Riera usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Riera usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Riera usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 47.8% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 28 | 41.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 90.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Jose Hernandez Riera's chess games
All 233 games by Jose Hernandez Riera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 101 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | E65 |
| Dec 2020 | Vojtech Plat | 2,552 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | A41 |
| Feb 2017 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,464 | ch-CHI | D00 |
| Apr 2009 | Hugo Lopez Silva | 2,424 | 1st Santiago Endesa Open | B13 |
| Feb 2017 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,407 | ch-CHI | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 40 | 17.5 | 2,216 |
| Santiago Endesa 01 | 2009 | 21 | 15 | 2,320 |
| ch-CHI sf | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,086 |
| Santiago Endesa 14 | 2008 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,334 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,368 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas Team Tournament B | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Hernandez Riera's chess games?
233 games by Jose Hernandez Riera, from Apr 2005 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 Jose Hernandez Riera has played.
What does Jose Hernandez Riera play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Jose Hernandez Riera opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Hernandez Riera answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Hernandez Riera play as White?
As White, Jose Hernandez Riera's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Hernandez Riera play as Black?
As Black, Jose Hernandez Riera most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Jose Hernandez Riera's FIDE rating?
Jose Hernandez Riera is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Jose Hernandez Riera played?
Our database contains 233 games by Jose Hernandez Riera, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Hernandez Riera?
233 games by Jose Hernandez Riera 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.