Prepare against Salvador Guerra Rivera
FM · Spain · World #4,707 classical · FIDE ID 32096542
When preparing against Salvador Guerra Rivera, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Salvador Guerra Rivera, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Guerra Rivera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Guerra 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 | 2,282 | 2,405 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,190 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,190 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 109 | 51 | 53 | 51.2% |
| As White | 114 | 61 | 29 | 24 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 48 | 22 | 29 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Guerra Rivera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Guerra Rivera's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 78.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.7% | 71.1% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rivera usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rivera usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rivera usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rivera usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 40.5% | 76.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 33.3% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 41.0% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 12.5% |
Salvador Guerra Rivera's chess games
All 213 games by Salvador Guerra Rivera in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 109 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,526 | 8th Lorca Open | C03 |
| May 2019 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,446 | Dos Hermanas Rapid 31st | C41 |
| Oct 2018 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,356 | chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | A15 |
| Aug 2016 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,337 | 26th ch-EU U14 | C12 |
| Jul 2016 | Alejandro 2000 Perez Garcia | 2,328 | ch-ESP U16 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,263 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,226 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,351 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
| ch-ESP 84th | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Guerra Rivera's chess games?
213 games by Salvador Guerra Rivera, from Aug 2013 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 Salvador Guerra Rivera has played.
What does Salvador Guerra Rivera play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Salvador Guerra Rivera opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Guerra Rivera answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Salvador Guerra Rivera play as White?
As White, Salvador Guerra Rivera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Guerra Rivera play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Guerra Rivera most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Salvador Guerra Rivera's FIDE rating?
Salvador Guerra Rivera is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Salvador Guerra Rivera played?
Our database contains 213 games by Salvador Guerra Rivera, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 51 draws, 53 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Guerra Rivera?
213 games by Salvador Guerra 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.