Prepare against Ruben Cenal Gutierrez
FM · Spain · World #20,983 classical · FIDE ID 2211750
When preparing against Ruben Cenal Gutierrez, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 338 games by Ruben Cenal Gutierrez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Cenal Gutierrez 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 | 2,049 | 2,306 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,270 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,295 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 154 | 80 | 104 | 45.6% |
| As White | 163 | 84 | 29 | 50 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 70 | 51 | 54 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 59.5% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 45 | 27.6% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.7% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 22.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.7% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 16.7% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.3% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 37.7% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 18.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's chess games
All 338 games by Ruben Cenal Gutierrez 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: 154 wins, 80 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Roi Reinaldo Castineira | 2,492 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | B02 |
| Apr 2003 | Unai Garbisu de Goni | 2,436 | De la Rioja Cup 4th | A89 |
| Mar 2015 | Simon K Williams | 2,429 | chT1b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | D37 |
| Nov 2014 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,417 | chT1b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Francisco Sanchez Guirado | 2,335 | ch-Asturias U18 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 27 | 19 | 2,349 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 21 | 8 | 2,250 |
| Candas Open | 1999 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-Asturias | 2001 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,318 |
| Liga Asturiana 3th | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's chess games?
338 games by Ruben Cenal Gutierrez, 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 Ruben Cenal Gutierrez has played.
What does Ruben Cenal Gutierrez play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Ruben Cenal Gutierrez opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Cenal Gutierrez answers 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ruben Cenal Gutierrez play as White?
As White, Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Cenal Gutierrez play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Cenal Gutierrez most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Ruben Cenal Gutierrez's FIDE rating?
Ruben Cenal Gutierrez is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ruben Cenal Gutierrez played?
Our database contains 338 games by Ruben Cenal Gutierrez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 80 draws, 104 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Cenal Gutierrez?
338 games by Ruben Cenal Gutierrez 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.