Prepare against Kenny Rivalin
France · World #8,252 classical · FIDE ID 652393
When preparing against Kenny Rivalin, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 111 games by Kenny Rivalin, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kenny Rivalin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenny Rivalin 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 | 2,200 | 2,225 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,125 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 49 | 20 | 42 | 44.1% |
| As White | 55 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenny Rivalin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenny Rivalin's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 80.0% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 43.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Kenny Rivalin's chess games
All 111 games by Kenny Rivalin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Victor Stephan | 2,394 | ch-FRA Accession | B52 |
| Jul 2017 | Loic Travadon | 2,371 | 32nd Avoine Open | A61 |
| Aug 2026 | Samarth Sreeni Warrier | 2,284 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2017 | Alban Delorme | 2,283 | 32nd Avoine Open | D11 |
| Aug 2026 | Donat Gathi | 2,283 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bretagne U16 | 2007 | 12 | 8 | 2,002 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,309 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,815 |
| chT3-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,912 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenny Rivalin's chess games?
111 games by Kenny Rivalin, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Kenny Rivalin has played.
What does Kenny Rivalin play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kenny Rivalin opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenny Rivalin answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kenny Rivalin play as White?
As White, Kenny Rivalin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenny Rivalin play as Black?
As Black, Kenny Rivalin most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Kenny Rivalin's FIDE rating?
Kenny Rivalin is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Kenny Rivalin played?
Our database contains 111 games by Kenny Rivalin, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 20 draws, 42 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenny Rivalin?
111 games by Kenny Rivalin 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.