Prepare against Pedro Rodriguez Rivera
IM · Cuba · World #12,158 classical · FIDE ID 3500292
When preparing against Pedro Rodriguez Rivera, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Pedro Rodriguez Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Rodriguez Rivera 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 | 2,139 | 2,341 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,231 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,335 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 45 | 79 | 62 | 24.2% |
| As White | 87 | 20 | 43 | 24 | 23.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 36 | 38 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 50.6% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 46.0% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Rivera usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.1% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 59.4% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's chess games
All 186 games by Pedro Rodriguez Rivera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 45 wins, 79 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Darcy Lima | 2,448 | Naperville Shamkovich Memorial | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Yunier Leyva Rivera | 2,396 | 7th Estero Gulf Coast Open | C11 |
| May 2018 | Heriberto Diaz Hernandez | 2,383 | 53rd Capablanca Memorial Open | B07 |
| Mar 2022 | Alice Lee | 2,348 | Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | A55 |
| May 2022 | Akira Nakada | 2,324 | Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2018 | 17 | 11 | 2,235 |
| Milpitas 1000 GM Schev April | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM-F | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| US Masters Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| Mexico City Independencia Cup IM | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| 1st Mexico City Fenamac | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's chess games?
186 games by Pedro Rodriguez Rivera, from Apr 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 Pedro Rodriguez Rivera has played.
What does Pedro Rodriguez Rivera play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Pedro Rodriguez Rivera opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Rodriguez Rivera answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pedro Rodriguez Rivera play as White?
As White, Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Rodriguez Rivera play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Rodriguez Rivera most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Pedro Rodriguez Rivera's FIDE rating?
Pedro Rodriguez Rivera is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Pedro Rodriguez Rivera played?
Our database contains 186 games by Pedro Rodriguez Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 79 draws, 62 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Rodriguez Rivera?
186 games by Pedro Rodriguez Rivera 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.