Prepare against Daniel Martin Rueda
FM · Spain · World #4,403 classical · FIDE ID 2226847
When preparing against Daniel Martin Rueda, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Daniel Martin Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Martin Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Martin Rueda 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 | 2,291 | 2,352 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,352 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,292 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 145 | 68 | 103 | 45.7% |
| As White | 161 | 71 | 43 | 47 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 156 | 74 | 25 | 56 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Martin Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Martin Rueda's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 52.2% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 51 | 31.7% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 14.9% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rueda usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rueda usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 84.2% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 86.8% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.4% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Daniel Martin Rueda's chess games
All 317 games by Daniel Martin Rueda 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: 145 wins, 68 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 34 | 21/2/11 | 61.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 10/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,560 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2018 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,507 | ch-ESP rapid | B66 |
| Nov 2017 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,451 | chT-Madrid 1718 | D98 |
| Aug 2005 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,442 | Collado Villalba Open A 22nd | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 57 | 28 | 2,194 |
| ch-Madrid | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,379 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 1999 | 13 | 8 | 2,186 |
| chT-Madrid 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,495 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,188 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Martin Rueda's chess games?
317 games by Daniel Martin Rueda, 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 Daniel Martin Rueda has played.
What does Daniel Martin Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Daniel Martin Rueda opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Martin Rueda answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Martin Rueda play as White?
As White, Daniel Martin Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Martin Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Martin Rueda most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Daniel Martin Rueda's FIDE rating?
Daniel Martin Rueda is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Daniel Martin Rueda played?
Our database contains 317 games by Daniel Martin Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 68 draws, 103 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Martin Rueda?
317 games by Daniel Martin Rueda 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.