Prepare against Lubin Saraiba Rafuls
Cuba · World #34,775 classical · FIDE ID 3507270
Our database contains 34 games by Lubin Saraiba Rafuls, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubin Saraiba Rafuls's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubin Saraiba Rafuls 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 | 1,960 | 2,229 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,981 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,981 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 70.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rafuls usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Lubin Saraiba Rafuls's chess games
All 34 games by Lubin Saraiba Rafuls 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Fabio Luis Ruiz Ponce | 2,098 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | A31 |
| Dec 2024 | Karen Gutierrez Espinosa | 2,088 | 34th Carlos Torre Mem | A14 |
| Jul 2018 | Yovany Suarez Martinez | 2,028 | Giraldilla de La Habana Open | D10 |
| Jul 2018 | Ana Nieto Rego | 2,009 | Giraldilla de La Habana Open | A45 |
| Aug 2018 | Raul Cordero Rodriguez | 1,997 | Agosto de Victorias Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| Agosto de Victorias Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| Giraldilla de La Habana Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubin Saraiba Rafuls's chess games?
34 games by Lubin Saraiba Rafuls, 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 Lubin Saraiba Rafuls has played.
What does Lubin Saraiba Rafuls play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Lubin Saraiba Rafuls opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubin Saraiba Rafuls answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Lubin Saraiba Rafuls play as White?
As White, Lubin Saraiba Rafuls's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubin Saraiba Rafuls play as Black?
As Black, Lubin Saraiba Rafuls most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Lubin Saraiba Rafuls's FIDE rating?
Lubin Saraiba Rafuls is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lubin Saraiba Rafuls played?
Our database contains 34 games by Lubin Saraiba Rafuls, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubin Saraiba Rafuls?
34 games by Lubin Saraiba Rafuls 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.