Prepare against Victor Rivas Garcia
CM · Spain · World #17,781 classical · FIDE ID 2217740
When preparing against Victor Rivas Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 6.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Victor Rivas Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Rivas Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Rivas Garcia 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 | 2,247 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,274 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 69 | 66 | 85 | 31.4% |
| As White | 110 | 43 | 29 | 38 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 37 | 47 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Rivas Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Rivas Garcia's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 97.3% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bc4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 88.5% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 26 | 66.7% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
Victor Rivas Garcia's chess games
All 220 games by Victor Rivas Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 66 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 2/17/13 | 6.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A63 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Antonio Gual Pascual | 2,453 | Barbera del Valles Open | A67 |
| Sep 2022 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Sep 2022 | Mansur Mingachev | 2,363 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Sep 2022 | Cristian Salas Arros | 2,363 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,361 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 24.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 27 | 14 | 2,220 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2019 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| Paretana-D | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 36th Martorell Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Rivas Garcia's chess games?
220 games by Victor Rivas Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Victor Rivas Garcia has played.
What does Victor Rivas Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Victor Rivas Garcia opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Rivas Garcia answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Victor Rivas Garcia play as White?
As White, Victor Rivas Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Rivas Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Victor Rivas Garcia most often plays: Dutch Defense (32 games, 6.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Victor Rivas Garcia's FIDE rating?
Victor Rivas Garcia is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Victor Rivas Garcia played?
Our database contains 220 games by Victor Rivas Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 66 draws, 85 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Rivas Garcia?
220 games by Victor Rivas Garcia 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.