Prepare against Juan Dominguez Rueda
FM · Spain · World #40,898 classical · FIDE ID 2200848
Our database contains 309 games by Juan Dominguez Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Dominguez Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Dominguez 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 | 1,931 | 2,234 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,050 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,116 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 131 | 61 | 117 | 42.4% |
| As White | 155 | 68 | 30 | 57 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 154 | 63 | 31 | 60 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Dominguez Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Dominguez Rueda's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 93.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.5% | 28.6% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rueda usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rueda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Rueda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Rueda usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 58.1% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 24.3% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 59.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Juan Dominguez Rueda's chess games
All 309 games by Juan Dominguez 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: 131 wins, 61 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Francisco Olivares Canelles | 2,336 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open 19th | C54 |
| Aug 2015 | Alejandro Arias Igual | 2,302 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | E11 |
| Jan 1994 | Javier Gutierrez Martinez | 2,290 | Hospitalet Open | B42 |
| Mar 2017 | Josue Exposito Amaro | 2,288 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open 19th | A00 |
| May 2013 | Eduard Perales Galindo | 2,259 | 2nd Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,152 |
| Hospitalet Open | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1996 | 13 | 4 | 2,128 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open A | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| 7th Costa Brava | 1979 | 9 | 2 | 2,218 |
| 21th Barcelona Tres Peons A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65+ | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Dominguez Rueda's chess games?
309 games by Juan Dominguez 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 Juan Dominguez Rueda has played.
What does Juan Dominguez Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Juan Dominguez Rueda opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Dominguez Rueda answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Juan Dominguez Rueda play as White?
As White, Juan Dominguez Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Dominguez Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Juan Dominguez Rueda most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Juan Dominguez Rueda's FIDE rating?
Juan Dominguez Rueda is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Juan Dominguez Rueda played?
Our database contains 309 games by Juan Dominguez Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 61 draws, 117 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Dominguez Rueda?
309 games by Juan Dominguez 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.