Prepare against Patrick Rivalin
France · World #124,184 classical · FIDE ID 622400
When preparing against Patrick Rivalin, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Patrick Rivalin, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Rivalin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick 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 | 1,662 | 1,670 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,604 | 1,656 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 6 | 30 | 41.9% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Rivalin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Rivalin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 48.3% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rivalin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Patrick Rivalin's chess games
All 62 games by Patrick Rivalin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Michel Caderon | 2,038 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | A24 |
| Dec 2012 | Dominique Jolivel | 1,896 | ch-Morbihan 1213 | E61 |
| Mar 2011 | Laurent Annetti | 1,861 | ch-Morbihan 1011 | A25 |
| Nov 2012 | Michel Guegan | 1,855 | ch-Morbihan 1213 | D11 |
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Cozic | 1,826 | ch-Morbihan 1112 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morbihan 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-Morbihan 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| ch-Morbihan 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,650 |
| ch-Morbihan 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,517 |
| ch-Morbihan 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,391 |
| ch-Morbihan 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,539 |
| ch-Morbihan 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-Morbihan 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Rivalin's chess games?
62 games by Patrick Rivalin, from Oct 2008 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 Patrick Rivalin has played.
What does Patrick Rivalin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Patrick Rivalin opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Rivalin answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Rivalin play as White?
As White, Patrick Rivalin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Rivalin play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Rivalin most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Patrick Rivalin's FIDE rating?
Patrick Rivalin is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,604 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Patrick Rivalin played?
Our database contains 62 games by Patrick Rivalin, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Rivalin?
62 games by Patrick 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.