Prepare against Libardo Rueda
United States · World #38,920 classical · FIDE ID 2008971
Our database contains 62 games by Libardo Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Libardo Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Libardo 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 | 1,940 | 2,248 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Libardo Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Libardo Rueda's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Rueda usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Rueda usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Libardo Rueda's chess games
All 62 games by Libardo 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Danny Kopec | 2,405 | 89th US Open | C02 |
| May 1994 | John Curdo | 2,385 | 63rd Massachusetts Open | B30 |
| Jan 1995 | William Paschall | 2,370 | ch-Boylston CC | A05 |
| Jan 1995 | Jacob Rasin | 2,365 | ch-Boylston CC | B30 |
| Jul 2006 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,296 | 34th World Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 13 | 6 | 2,232 |
| ch-Boylston CC | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-Somerset BCC | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
| 89th US Open | 1988 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,408 |
| 22nd Harvard Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | 2,159 |
| Midwest Class Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Libardo Rueda's chess games?
62 games by Libardo 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 Libardo Rueda has played.
What does Libardo Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Libardo Rueda opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Libardo Rueda answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Libardo Rueda play as White?
As White, Libardo Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Libardo Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Libardo Rueda most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Libardo Rueda's FIDE rating?
Libardo Rueda is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Libardo Rueda played?
Our database contains 62 games by Libardo Rueda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Libardo Rueda?
62 games by Libardo 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.