Prepare against Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero
GM · Mexico · World #801 classical · FIDE ID 3507815
When preparing against Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 846 games by Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero 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 | 2,472 | 2,560 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,503 | 2,539 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,537 | 2,537 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 846 | 453 | 169 | 224 | 53.5% |
| As White | 424 | 252 | 74 | 98 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 422 | 201 | 95 | 126 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 50.0% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 35.3% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 32 | 7.6% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 28 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rivero usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rivero usually continues g3 (68.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rivero usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rivero usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 183 | 86.3% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.2% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 81.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.1% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's chess games
All 846 games by Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 453 wins, 169 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 71 | 44/12/15 | 62.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 28 | 20/0/8 | 71.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 13/1/3 | 76.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 88 | 49/13/26 | 55.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B38 |
| May 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| May 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Dec 2013 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,639 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 25th | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 224 | 146 | 2,422 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,349 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 14.5 | 2,370 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 29 | 15 | 2,353 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,556 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,404 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's chess games?
846 games by Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero, from Apr 2003 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 Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero has played.
What does Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (71 games, 62.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (28 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 55.7% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,503 in rapid and 2,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero played?
Our database contains 846 games by Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 169 draws, 224 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero?
846 games by Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero 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.