Prepare against Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera
Spain · World #138,851 classical · FIDE ID 2272709
When preparing against Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera 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 | 1,623 | 2,019 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,694 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,653 | 1,684 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 49 | 59 | 94 | 24.1% |
| As White | 99 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 23 | 27 | 53 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 77.8% | 41.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 22.2% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 41.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …Nc6 (18% of these games) — Rubiera usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 51.7% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.7% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.3% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 61.3% | 34.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 29.0% | 5.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's chess games
All 203 games by Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 59 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 57 | 17/19/21 | 29.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Lopez | 2,259 | Santa Olaya Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,056 |
| Infiesto Open | 1997 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 15 | 7 | – |
| Gijon Open | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 11 | 4 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's chess games?
203 games by Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera, from Jan 2005 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 Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera has played.
What does Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera play as White?
As White, Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (57 games, 29.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera play as Black?
As Black, Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Englund Gambit (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera's FIDE rating?
Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,653 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera played?
Our database contains 203 games by Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 59 draws, 94 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera?
203 games by Angel Carlos Menendez Rubiera 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.