Prepare against Jose Rivas
PRY · World #68,932 classical · FIDE ID 3702880
When preparing against Jose Rivas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Rivas, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Rivas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Rivas 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 | 1,825 | 1,864 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 38.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Rivas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Rivas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rivas usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jose Rivas's chess games
All 52 games by Jose Rivas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Juan Ibanez | 1,999 | Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | B28 |
| May 2012 | Leonardo Lipiniks | 1,851 | ch-PAR Mayor | B50 |
| Apr 2010 | Orlando Toledo | 1,784 | Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | B81 |
| Sep 2013 | Eduardo Benitez Irazusta | 1,760 | Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | B50 |
| Jan 2010 | Victor Salinas | 1,749 | 4th Carlos Duria Memorial | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
| Asuncion Prieto Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,822 |
| Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,870 |
| 4th Carlos Duria Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-PAR Mayor | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,851 |
| 2nd Asuncion Mayor Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Rivas's chess games?
52 games by Jose Rivas, from Jul 2010 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 Jose Rivas has played.
What does Jose Rivas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jose Rivas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Rivas answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Rivas play as White?
As White, Jose Rivas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Rivas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Rivas most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jose Rivas's FIDE rating?
Jose Rivas is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jose Rivas played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Rivas, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Rivas?
52 games by Jose Rivas 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.