Prepare against Yunier Leyva Rivera
IM · Cuba · World #4,552 classical · FIDE ID 3505065
Our database contains 235 games by Yunier Leyva Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yunier Leyva Rivera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yunier Leyva 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 | 2,286 | 2,430 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,430 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 109 | 62 | 64 | 46.4% |
| As White | 121 | 53 | 31 | 37 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 56 | 31 | 27 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yunier Leyva Rivera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yunier Leyva Rivera's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 68.6% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 15.7% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.9% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Rivera usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rivera usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Rivera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Rivera usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 70.0% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 24.3% | 67.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Yunier Leyva Rivera's chess games
All 235 games by Yunier Leyva Rivera 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: 109 wins, 62 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 33 | 20/7/6 | 60.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Oct 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Feb 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,546 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jun 2010 | Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano | 2,507 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | A70 |
| May 2014 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,489 | 49th Capablanca Memorial Open | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 66 | 40 | 2,381 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,322 |
| Ciego de Avila Jimenez Memorial 17th | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,517 |
| Havana Fernandez Memorial 2nd Rey | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,386 |
| ch-CUB U20 sf | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yunier Leyva Rivera's chess games?
235 games by Yunier Leyva Rivera, 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 Yunier Leyva Rivera has played.
What does Yunier Leyva Rivera play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Yunier Leyva Rivera opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yunier Leyva Rivera answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yunier Leyva Rivera play as White?
As White, Yunier Leyva Rivera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yunier Leyva Rivera play as Black?
As Black, Yunier Leyva Rivera most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Yunier Leyva Rivera's FIDE rating?
Yunier Leyva Rivera is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Yunier Leyva Rivera played?
Our database contains 235 games by Yunier Leyva Rivera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 62 draws, 64 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yunier Leyva Rivera?
235 games by Yunier Leyva 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.