Prepare against Massimo Rivara
Italy · World #120,453 classical · FIDE ID 814458
When preparing against Massimo Rivara, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Massimo Rivara, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Rivara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Rivara 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 | 1,672 | 1,927 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 32 | 19 | 48 | 32.3% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Rivara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Rivara's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 39.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rivara usually continues Nf3 (13.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rivara usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rivara usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Massimo Rivara's chess games
All 99 games by Massimo Rivara in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Pietro Grassi | 2,199 | Genova Primavera Open 10th | C25 |
| Nov 2002 | Fabrizio Frigieri | 2,052 | Ducale Open 10th | B33 |
| Oct 2011 | Nerio Beltrami | 1,961 | 33rd Arco Open | B09 |
| Oct 2017 | Massimo Buglisi | 1,930 | 39th Arco Open A | B21 |
| Oct 2023 | Juergen Quabach | 1,890 | 45th Arco Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,893 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,745 |
| 2nd Omegna Open A | 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1,530 |
| ch-Liguria Region | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Rivara's chess games?
99 games by Massimo Rivara, from Jul 2003 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 Massimo Rivara has played.
What does Massimo Rivara play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Massimo Rivara opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Rivara answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Massimo Rivara play as White?
As White, Massimo Rivara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Rivara play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Rivara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Massimo Rivara's FIDE rating?
Massimo Rivara is currently rated 1,672 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Massimo Rivara played?
Our database contains 99 games by Massimo Rivara, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 48 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Rivara?
99 games by Massimo Rivara 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.