Prepare against Alex Mangues Rubia
Spain · World #20,677 classical · FIDE ID 54521858
When preparing against Alex Mangues Rubia, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 76 games by Alex Mangues Rubia, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Mangues Rubia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Mangues Rubia 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 | 2,052 | 2,054 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,985 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,006 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 23 | 12 | 41 | 30.3% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Mangues Rubia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Mangues Rubia's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 75.0% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rubia usually continues Bf4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rubia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rubia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rubia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Rubia usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rubia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Alex Mangues Rubia's chess games
All 76 games by Alex Mangues Rubia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jose Luis Cunillera Amigo | 2,014 | 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | B30 |
| May 2022 | Vicent Serrano Batova | 1,961 | 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | E92 |
| Jun 2022 | Guillem Jove Albaiges | 1,911 | 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Jose Luis Flores Linan | 1,852 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D30 |
| Aug 2020 | Mauro Sanroman Costas | 1,847 | ch-ESP U16 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,376 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open C | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,835 |
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| 19st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-ESP U18 Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,514 |
| Barcelona Ciutat Open B | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Mangues Rubia's chess games?
76 games by Alex Mangues Rubia, from Jul 2017 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 Alex Mangues Rubia has played.
What does Alex Mangues Rubia play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Alex Mangues Rubia opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Mangues Rubia answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Alex Mangues Rubia play as White?
As White, Alex Mangues Rubia's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Mangues Rubia play as Black?
As Black, Alex Mangues Rubia most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Alex Mangues Rubia's FIDE rating?
Alex Mangues Rubia is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alex Mangues Rubia played?
Our database contains 76 games by Alex Mangues Rubia, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 41 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Mangues Rubia?
76 games by Alex Mangues Rubia 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.