Prepare against Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales
CM · Spain · World #11,042 classical · FIDE ID 54592763
When preparing against Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 170 games by Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales 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 | 2,155 | 2,234 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,115 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 68 | 26 | 76 | 40.0% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 13 | 34 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 28 | 13 | 42 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 39.1% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 28.7% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 19.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.6% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rubiales usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 46.5% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 37.2% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 23.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's chess games
All 170 games by Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 26 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | David Paravyan | 2,593 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,455 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,391 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C70 |
| Apr 2026 | Savitha Shri B | 2,351 | Titled Tuesday | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | Titled Tue | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 64 | 25.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 1,501 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1,955 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,121 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,147 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's chess games?
170 games by Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales, from Aug 2020 to Sep 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 Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales has played.
What does Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales play as White?
As White, Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales played?
Our database contains 170 games by Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 26 draws, 76 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales?
170 games by Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales 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.