Prepare against Jonathan Rubeck
United Kingdom · World #78,488 classical · FIDE ID 435678
When preparing against Jonathan Rubeck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Jonathan Rubeck, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Rubeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Rubeck 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 | 1,794 | 1,962 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,862 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,919 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 68 | 26 | 71 | 41.2% |
| As White | 84 | 44 | 11 | 29 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 24 | 15 | 42 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Rubeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Rubeck's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rubeck usually continues c3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rubeck usually continues Nf3 (86.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rubeck usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 48.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 46.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Rubeck's chess games
All 165 games by Jonathan Rubeck in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 26 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David J Spence | 2,200 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Maksym Larchikov | 2,071 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Obioma ONUOHA | 2,056 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C27 |
| Apr 2023 | Chino C Atako | 2,032 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Alec Hedger | 2,007 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,878 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,713 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Rubeck's chess games?
165 games by Jonathan Rubeck, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Jonathan Rubeck has played.
What does Jonathan Rubeck play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Jonathan Rubeck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Rubeck answers 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Rubeck play as White?
As White, Jonathan Rubeck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Rubeck play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Rubeck most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jonathan Rubeck's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Rubeck is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Rubeck played?
Our database contains 165 games by Jonathan Rubeck, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 26 draws, 71 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Rubeck?
165 games by Jonathan Rubeck 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.