Prepare against Valerijs Rizihs
LVA · World #90,070 classical · FIDE ID 11603380
When preparing against Valerijs Rizihs, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Valerijs Rizihs, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valerijs Rizihs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerijs Rizihs 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 | 1,758 | 1,846 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,797 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 33.9% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerijs Rizihs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerijs Rizihs's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 67.7% | 31.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues Nc3 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Rizihs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Valerijs Rizihs's chess games
All 56 games by Valerijs Rizihs in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 0/1/10 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Oleg Kalinin | 2,323 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | C16 |
| Jul 2015 | Charles D Musselman | 1,995 | ch-NATO 26th | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | Erik Kruit | 1,984 | 27th ch-NATO | A40 |
| Jun 2022 | Matjaz Pirs | 1,965 | 32nd ch-NATO | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Karl Koopmeiners | 1,946 | 32nd ch-NATO | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1,685 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,102 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,596 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,882 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerijs Rizihs's chess games?
56 games by Valerijs Rizihs, from Feb 2013 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 Valerijs Rizihs has played.
What does Valerijs Rizihs play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Valerijs Rizihs opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerijs Rizihs answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Valerijs Rizihs play as White?
As White, Valerijs Rizihs's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerijs Rizihs play as Black?
As Black, Valerijs Rizihs most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Valerijs Rizihs's FIDE rating?
Valerijs Rizihs is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Valerijs Rizihs played?
Our database contains 56 games by Valerijs Rizihs, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerijs Rizihs?
56 games by Valerijs Rizihs 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.