Prepare against Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda
Spain · World #36,005 classical · FIDE ID 54513243
When preparing against Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Gonzalez 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 | 1,955 | 2,028 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,986 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,662 | 1,662 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 332 rated games against 277 different opponents, across 73 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 170 | 69 | 28 | 73 | 40.6% | 1,787 | 1,764 | 7 |
| Rapid | 135 | 67 | 13 | 55 | 49.6% | 1,762 | 1,768 | 6 |
| Blitz | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% | 1,722 | 1,672 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 183 | 49 | 34 | 100 | 26.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 105 | 73 | 9 | 23 | 69.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 55 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 22 | 6 | 18 | 1,937 | 1,963 |
| 2025 | 54 | 24 | 4 | 26 | 1,902 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 60 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 1,892 | 1,960 |
| 2023 | 44 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 1,787 | 1,844 |
| 2022 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 1,587 | 1,575 |
| 2021 | 42 | 18 | 3 | 21 | 1,674 | 1,583 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,317 | 1,203 |
| 2019 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1,692 | 1,492 |
| 2018 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1,422 | 1,317 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,545 | 1,145 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,592 | 1,992 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rueda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's chess games
All 31 games by Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Luis Julio Solaesa Navalpotro | 2,227 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales | 2,084 | VII Campeonato de Andalucía x Equipos de Ajedrez Rápido | A15 |
| Sep 2024 | Enrique Herrera Oliva | 2,018 | ch-Seville w U18 | C24 |
| Sep 2024 | Jose Domingo Calle Moreau | 1,984 | ch-Seville w U18 | E01 |
| Oct 2026 | Jose Maria Vicente Garrote | 1,966 | Round 6: Gonzalez Rueda, Jose Luis - Vicente Garrote, Jose Maria | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,869 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,432 |
| ch-Seville w U18 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,738 |
| VII Campeonato de Andalucía x Equipos de Ajedrez Rápido | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,255 |
| ch-Seville City Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,789 |
| Round 8: Ferrer Freyre, David - Gonzalez Rueda, Jose Luis | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
| Round 4: Gonzalez Rueda, Jose Luis - Rios Gallardo, Guillermo | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Where can I find Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's chess games?
31 games by Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda, from Jun 2018 to Oct 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 Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda has played.
What does Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,662 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Gonzalez Rueda?
31 games by Jose Luis Gonzalez 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.