Prepare against Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez
CM · Venezuela · World #24,158 classical · FIDE ID 3901092
Our database contains 179 games by Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez 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 | 2,024 | 2,296 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,252 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,129 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 68 | 59 | 52 | 38.0% |
| As White | 89 | 36 | 34 | 19 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 97.3% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's chess games
All 179 games by Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 68 wins, 59 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Eduardo Serrano Salvador | 2,371 | ch-Madrid final | D91 |
| Dec 2000 | Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini | 2,357 | ch-VEN Maxima | C18 |
| Feb 2013 | Raul Rabadan Velasco | 2,310 | chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | C13 |
| Oct 2000 | Armando Guedez | 2,295 | ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | B07 |
| Apr 2015 | Alex Yam | 2,285 | ch-Alberta | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Alberta | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 2,246 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-VEN Maxima | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| 12th Edmonton | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| Calgary | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| 3rd Oviedo Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's chess games?
179 games by Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez, from May 2013 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 Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez has played.
What does Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 179 games by Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 59 draws, 52 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez?
179 games by Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez 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.