Prepare against Ronald Terubea
CM · Fiji · World #72,379 classical · FIDE ID 11400331
When preparing against Ronald Terubea, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ronald Terubea, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Terubea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Terubea 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 | 1,814 | 1,836 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,815 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 34.8% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Terubea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Terubea's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Terubea usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Terubea usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Terubea usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Terubea usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ronald Terubea's chess games
All 46 games by Ronald Terubea in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Oct 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, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Ivan Dordevic | 2,095 | Oceania zt | C68 |
| May 2013 | Paul Spiller | 1,987 | Oceania zt | B13 |
| Sep 2024 | Ak Abdul Wafie Pg Shahridin | 1,912 | Olympiad-45 | A22 |
| Sep 2024 | Angelo Salvadora | 1,812 | Olympiad-45 | C46 |
| Jul 2022 | Jose Pesqueira | 1,809 | Olympiad-44 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,762 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Fiji Open 2nd | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Terubea's chess games?
46 games by Ronald Terubea, from Jan 2012 to Oct 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 Ronald Terubea has played.
What does Ronald Terubea play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ronald Terubea opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Terubea answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ronald Terubea play as White?
As White, Ronald Terubea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Terubea play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Terubea most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ronald Terubea's FIDE rating?
Ronald Terubea is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ronald Terubea played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ronald Terubea, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Terubea?
46 games by Ronald Terubea 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.