Prepare against Miguel Sanchez Rivero
Spain · World #103,374 classical · FIDE ID 24548782
When preparing against Miguel Sanchez Rivero, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Miguel Sanchez Rivero, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Sanchez Rivero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Sanchez 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,665 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,646 | 1,700 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 53.2% |
| As White | 23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 65.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Sanchez Rivero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Sanchez Rivero's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Rivero usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rivero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Miguel Sanchez Rivero's chess games
All 47 games by Miguel Sanchez Rivero in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Sergio Serrera Sanchez-Romo | 1,684 | 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | B52 |
| Oct 2019 | Tomas San Felipe Gonzalez | 1,673 | 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | B23 |
| May 2017 | Ivan Sanchez Ortega | 1,657 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | C45 |
| May 2017 | Ayraldo Dominguez Afonso | 1,639 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | B90 |
| Apr 2017 | Mario Del Rio Perezagua | 1,621 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,867 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,587 |
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,589 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,623 |
| 1st San Sebastian de los Reyes U1600 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,590 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | – |
| San Sebastian de los Reyes Open U2200 2nd | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| 3rd San Sebastian Constitucion Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Sanchez Rivero's chess games?
47 games by Miguel Sanchez Rivero, from Mar 2016 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 Miguel Sanchez Rivero has played.
What does Miguel Sanchez Rivero play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Miguel Sanchez Rivero opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Sanchez Rivero answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Miguel Sanchez Rivero play as White?
As White, Miguel Sanchez Rivero's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Sanchez Rivero play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Sanchez Rivero most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Miguel Sanchez Rivero's FIDE rating?
Miguel Sanchez Rivero is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid and 1,646 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Miguel Sanchez Rivero played?
Our database contains 47 games by Miguel Sanchez Rivero, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Sanchez Rivero?
47 games by Miguel Sanchez 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.