Prepare against Ruba Al-Qudah
Jordan · World #17,681 classical · FIDE ID 8114595
When preparing against Ruba Al-Qudah, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ruba Al-Qudah, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ruba Al-Qudah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruba Al-Qudah 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 | 2,079 | 2,087 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,932 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 61.0% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 66.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 512 rated games against 314 different opponents, across 62 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 296 | 182 | 39 | 75 | 61.5% | 1,696 | 1,803 | 19 |
| Rapid | 64 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 62.5% | 1,720 | 1,816 | 7 |
| Blitz | 80 | 51 | 7 | 22 | 63.8% | 1,751 | 1,855 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 178 | 61 | 25 | 92 | 34.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 243 | 179 | 27 | 37 | 73.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 11 vs WIM · 18 vs WFM · 24 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 55 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 51 | 9 | 13 | 1,816 | 2,022 |
| 2025 | 98 | 67 | 11 | 20 | 1,792 | 1,975 |
| 2024 | 94 | 57 | 8 | 29 | 1,807 | 1,893 |
| 2023 | 125 | 73 | 16 | 36 | 1,668 | 1,741 |
| 2022 | 42 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 1,635 | 1,650 |
| 2021 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1,584 | 1,584 |
| 2020 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,433 | 1,433 |
| 2019 | 43 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 1,334 | 1,227 |
Where Ruba Al-Qudah has played
Jordan (45) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Kazakhstan (3) · Kuwait (3) · Algeria (2) · Egypt (1) · Hungary (1) · Morocco (1) · Sudan (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruba Al-Qudah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruba Al-Qudah's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 65.0% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 73.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Al-Qudah usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 90.0% | 94.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Ruba Al-Qudah's chess games
All 41 games by Ruba Al-Qudah in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Sabrina Latreche | 2,068 | ch-Arab w | B08 |
| Sep 2026 | Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado | 1,904 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D87 |
| Nov 2025 | Jana Mohamed Zaki | 1,902 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | B07 |
| Sep 2024 | Nadine Kremer | 1,898 | Olympiad Women-45 | B06 |
| Sep 2024 | Sarah El Barbry | 1,862 | Olympiad Women-45 | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,002 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Girls U20 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Arab w | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 2,179 |
| ch-Asia U16 Girls | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,508 |
| ch-Asia U08 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruba Al-Qudah's chess games?
41 games by Ruba Al-Qudah, from Jun 2019 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 Ruba Al-Qudah has played.
What does Ruba Al-Qudah play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ruba Al-Qudah opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruba Al-Qudah answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruba Al-Qudah play as White?
As White, Ruba Al-Qudah's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruba Al-Qudah play as Black?
As Black, Ruba Al-Qudah most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ruba Al-Qudah's FIDE rating?
Ruba Al-Qudah is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ruba Al-Qudah played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ruba Al-Qudah, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses (61.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruba Al-Qudah?
41 games by Ruba Al-Qudah 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.