Prepare against Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda
CM · Mexico · World #39,653 classical · FIDE ID 5109701
When preparing against Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Pablo Lopez 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 | 1,937 | 2,011 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,952 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 26 | 8 | 102 | 19.1% |
| As White | 66 | 17 | 5 | 44 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 9 | 3 | 58 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 29.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (24.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rueda usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 12.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 90.9% | 27.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's chess games
All 136 games by Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Artem Sadovsky | 2,421 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Sergeyev | 2,395 | Titled Tue | D13 |
| May 2020 | Daria Charochkina | 2,356 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| May 2020 | Shahzod Vakhidov | 2,312 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Sep 2020 | Silvio Eduardo Oliveira | 2,280 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 125 | 27.5 | 1,996 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| LXX Mexican Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,896 |
| 2nd Aguascalientes | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,016 |
| 63rd Mexican Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's chess games?
136 games by Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda, from May 2010 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 Pablo Lopez Rueda has played.
What does Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda play as White?
As White, Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda's FIDE rating?
Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda played?
Our database contains 136 games by Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 102 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Pablo Lopez Rueda?
136 games by Juan Pablo Lopez 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.