Prepare against Rafael Fernandez Rubio
Spain · World #23,292 classical · FIDE ID 22216553
When preparing against Rafael Fernandez Rubio, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense: Lion System as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Rafael Fernandez Rubio, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Fernandez Rubio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Fernandez Rubio 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 | 2,031 | 2,114 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,078 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 52 | 16 | 73 | 36.9% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 5 | 27 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 30 | 11 | 46 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Fernandez Rubio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Fernandez Rubio's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 59.3% | 42.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 20.4% | 77.3% |
| f4 | 7 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rubio usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Rubio usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rubio usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rubio usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rubio usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Rubio usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 56.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 18.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 27.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Rafael Fernandez Rubio's chess games
All 141 games by Rafael Fernandez Rubio in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 52 wins, 16 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | David Lana Rodriguez | 2,309 | chT-Aragon Honor GrB | B06 |
| Dec 2010 | Alberto Chueca Forcen | 2,304 | 4th Zaragoza Casablanca Open | D43 |
| Feb 2009 | Alberto Guzman Moneo | 2,231 | chT-Aragon | A45 |
| Dec 2014 | John Cappon | 2,216 | 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | C54 |
| Feb 2010 | Elias Palacios Latasa | 2,205 | chT-Aragon Preferente | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2016 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,059 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2015 | 12 | 2 | 2,016 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,854 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2,019 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Fernandez Rubio's chess games?
141 games by Rafael Fernandez Rubio, from Oct 2007 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 Fernandez Rubio has played.
What does Rafael Fernandez Rubio play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Rafael Fernandez Rubio opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Fernandez Rubio answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Rafael Fernandez Rubio play as White?
As White, Rafael Fernandez Rubio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Fernandez Rubio play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Fernandez Rubio most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Rafael Fernandez Rubio's FIDE rating?
Rafael Fernandez Rubio is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Rafael Fernandez Rubio played?
Our database contains 141 games by Rafael Fernandez Rubio, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 16 draws, 73 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Fernandez Rubio?
141 games by Rafael Fernandez Rubio 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.