Prepare against Kayven Riese
United States · World #108,935 classical · FIDE ID 2010445
When preparing against Kayven Riese, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 85 games by Kayven Riese, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kayven Riese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kayven Riese 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 | 1,704 | 1,772 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 33 | 9 | 43 | 38.8% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kayven Riese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kayven Riese's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Riese usually continues Nf3 (15.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Riese usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Riese usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Kayven Riese's chess games
All 85 games by Kayven Riese in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Paul Gallegos | 2,200 | Stamer Memorial | B23 |
| Jun 2009 | Igor Margulis | 2,115 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B06 |
| Oct 2006 | Jonathan Cox | 2,086 | Western States Open | B84 |
| Apr 2007 | William Gray | 2,063 | Reno Far West Open | B86 |
| Nov 2005 | Yefim Bukh | 1,928 | San Francisco MI Fall Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,785 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,729 |
| San Francisco MI Open 1 | 2001 | 7 | 3 | – |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,822 |
| San Francisco Chernev Memorial | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,839 |
| San Francisco MI Summer Marathon | 2000 | 3 | 0 | 1,721 |
| 3rd Western Pacific Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kayven Riese's chess games?
85 games by Kayven Riese, from Aug 2015 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 Kayven Riese has played.
What does Kayven Riese play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Kayven Riese opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kayven Riese answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Kayven Riese play as White?
As White, Kayven Riese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kayven Riese play as Black?
As Black, Kayven Riese most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Kayven Riese's FIDE rating?
Kayven Riese is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Kayven Riese played?
Our database contains 85 games by Kayven Riese, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 43 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kayven Riese?
85 games by Kayven Riese 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.