Prepare against Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva
IM · Spain · World #1,698 classical · FIDE ID 2268809
When preparing against Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,642 games by Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva 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 | 2,399 | 2,465 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,433 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,458 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,642 | 684 | 311 | 647 | 41.7% |
| As White | 829 | 379 | 167 | 283 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 813 | 305 | 144 | 364 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's side.
First moves as White (829 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 467 | 56.3% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 159 | 19.2% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 10.4% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 68 | 8.2% | 55.1% |
| b3 | 22 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 0.8% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Riva usually continues d4 (50.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Riva usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Riva usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Riva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 41.9% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 59 | 16.5% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 58 | 16.2% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 47 | 13.1% | 40.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.6% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.5% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 50.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 53 | 19.1% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 26 | 9.4% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 20 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 5.4% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 3.6% | 30.0% |
Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's chess games
All 1,642 games by Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 684 wins, 311 draws, 647 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 71 | 33/19/19 | 46.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 38 | 15/2/21 | 39.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 42 | 14/7/21 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 15/6/19 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 40 | 13/11/16 | 32.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 16/6/13 | 45.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 5/5/20 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 2/3/17 | 9.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,634 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Oct 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Aug 2024 | Loek Van Wely | 2,610 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | E04 |
| Jun 2012 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,582 | 20th Montcada Open | A08 |
| Jul 2017 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,565 | 40th Barbera del Valles Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 756 | 319.5 | 2,212 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 36 | 24 | 2,383 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 28 | 19 | 2,364 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2024 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,423 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 2,373 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,341 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,485 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Orelvis Perez Mitjans (14 games) · Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado (10 games) · Cristhian Cruz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's chess games?
1,642 games by Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva, from Oct 2003 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 Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva has played.
What does Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva play on the first move as White?
Across 829 games with White in our database, Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva play as White?
As White, Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 46.5% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 829 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva play as Black?
As Black, Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 32.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 813 games.
What is Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva's FIDE rating?
Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva played?
Our database contains 1,642 games by Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 684 wins, 311 draws, 647 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva?
1,642 games by Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva 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.