Prepare against Rafael Carruana Fuentes
Spain · World #52,281 classical · FIDE ID 2253542
Our database contains 61 games by Rafael Carruana Fuentes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Carruana Fuentes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Carruana Fuentes 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 | 1,884 | 2,086 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,894 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 7 | 38 | 26.2% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Carruana Fuentes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Carruana Fuentes's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 56.7% | 29.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Fuentes usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Rafael Carruana Fuentes's chess games
All 61 games by Rafael Carruana Fuentes 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Jesus Mora Menezo | 2,196 | 79th ch-ESP | B76 |
| Aug 2002 | Francisco Jose Ruiz Jimenez | 2,116 | Mancha Real schev | B86 |
| Dec 2019 | Juan Angel Perez Garcia | 1,999 | 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | D00 |
| Dec 2019 | Adolfo Santos Folch | 1,988 | 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | A52 |
| Dec 2019 | Rafael Sabater Robles | 1,956 | 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancha Real schev | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| Alzira Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 11th Linares Anibal Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,144 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 1st Laujar de Andarax Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| 2nd Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| Magistral Tiendas UPI 6th | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
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Where can I find Rafael Carruana Fuentes's chess games?
61 games by Rafael Carruana Fuentes, 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 Rafael Carruana Fuentes has played.
What does Rafael Carruana Fuentes play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Rafael Carruana Fuentes opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Carruana Fuentes answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rafael Carruana Fuentes play as White?
As White, Rafael Carruana Fuentes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Carruana Fuentes play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Carruana Fuentes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Rafael Carruana Fuentes's FIDE rating?
Rafael Carruana Fuentes is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Rafael Carruana Fuentes played?
Our database contains 61 games by Rafael Carruana Fuentes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Carruana Fuentes?
61 games by Rafael Carruana Fuentes 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.