Prepare against Heriberto Rubial Blanco
Spain · World #22,044 classical · FIDE ID 24558818
Our database contains 73 games by Heriberto Rubial Blanco, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heriberto Rubial Blanco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heriberto Rubial Blanco 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 | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,931 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,948 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 29 | 10 | 34 | 39.7% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heriberto Rubial Blanco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heriberto Rubial Blanco's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 75.0% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Blanco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Blanco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Blanco usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Blanco usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Blanco usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Heriberto Rubial Blanco's chess games
All 73 games by Heriberto Rubial Blanco in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mario Sierra Pena | 2,039 | Campeonatos de Edades CTL 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Serni Ribera Veganzones | 2,021 | ch-ESP U14 | B45 |
| Jul 2020 | Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia | 1,865 | ch-ESP U12 | B23 |
| Feb 2021 | Igor Arias Valenzuela | 1,769 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B48 |
| Dec 2019 | Eric Iborra Polo | 1,694 | 15th Benidorm Next Generation U12/U14 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,781 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,819 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,697 |
| Padron Pre-Mundial U10 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,395 |
| 15th Benidorm Next Generation U12/U14 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,367 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,132 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heriberto Rubial Blanco's chess games?
73 games by Heriberto Rubial Blanco, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Heriberto Rubial Blanco has played.
What does Heriberto Rubial Blanco play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Heriberto Rubial Blanco opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heriberto Rubial Blanco answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Heriberto Rubial Blanco play as White?
As White, Heriberto Rubial Blanco's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heriberto Rubial Blanco play as Black?
As Black, Heriberto Rubial Blanco most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Heriberto Rubial Blanco's FIDE rating?
Heriberto Rubial Blanco is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Heriberto Rubial Blanco played?
Our database contains 73 games by Heriberto Rubial Blanco, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heriberto Rubial Blanco?
73 games by Heriberto Rubial Blanco 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.