Prepare against Rene Valdivia
CHE · World #17,771 classical · FIDE ID 1304593
When preparing against Rene Valdivia, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Rene Valdivia, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Valdivia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Valdivia 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 | 2,077 | 2,252 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Valdivia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Valdivia's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Valdivia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Valdivia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Valdivia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Rene Valdivia's chess games
All 34 games by Rene Valdivia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Ruf | 2,395 | 16th Zurich Open A | A46 |
| Jan 1999 | Eduardo Henrique B Moura | 2,235 | ch-EU Union SCIPT | B08 |
| Dec 1995 | Walter Cazzaniga | 2,190 | 16th Milan Crespi Open | E62 |
| Dec 1995 | Giampiero Rossi | 2,135 | 16th Milan Crespi Open | E32 |
| Dec 2004 | Davide Sgnaolin | 2,125 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union SCIPT | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,343 |
| 16th Milan Crespi Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,131 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Kiekrz Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
| 16th Zurich Open A | 1992 | 2 | 1 | 2,395 |
| Ticino Open | 1992 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Chiasso Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 1,992 |
| 30th Zuerich Open A | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,385 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Valdivia's chess games?
34 games by Rene Valdivia, from Jul 2004 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 Rene Valdivia has played.
What does Rene Valdivia play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Rene Valdivia opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Valdivia answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rene Valdivia play as White?
As White, Rene Valdivia's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Valdivia play as Black?
As Black, Rene Valdivia most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rene Valdivia's FIDE rating?
Rene Valdivia is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rene Valdivia played?
Our database contains 34 games by Rene Valdivia, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Valdivia?
34 games by Rene Valdivia 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.