Prepare against Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas
FM · Colombia · World #11,307 classical · FIDE ID 4491505
When preparing against Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 39.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas 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 | 2,150 | 2,186 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,213 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,233 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 172 | 65 | 143 | 45.3% |
| As White | 191 | 96 | 29 | 66 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 189 | 76 | 36 | 77 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 42.9% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 62 | 32.5% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 19.9% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 58.5% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Rojas usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rojas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rojas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 34.0% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 29 | 29.0% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 76.4% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's chess games
All 380 games by Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Aug 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: 172 wins, 65 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | E Postny | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | B02 |
| Apr 2025 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,460 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Apr 2025 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 34 | 2,253 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 22 | 17 | 1,825 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,744 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,841 |
| 10th Velez Rapid Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's chess games?
380 games by Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas, from Jan 2020 to Aug 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 Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas has played.
What does Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas answers 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas play as White?
As White, Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas play as Black?
As Black, Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas's FIDE rating?
Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas played?
Our database contains 380 games by Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 65 draws, 143 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas?
380 games by Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas 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.