Prepare against Ruben Coles
France · World #4,738 classical · FIDE ID 551017822
Our database contains 126 games by Ruben Coles, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Coles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Coles 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 | 2,281 | 2,298 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,177 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,195 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 32 | 44 | 50 | 25.4% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Coles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Coles's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Coles usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Coles usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Coles usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Coles usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Coles usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 82.6% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 90.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Ruben Coles's chess games
All 126 games by Ruben Coles in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 44 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Svyatoslav Bazakutsa | 2,457 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,396 | 56th Biel HTO | C06 |
| Nov 2025 | Rakshitta Ravi | 2,381 | 6th elllobregat Open | C03 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolozi Shamatava | 2,376 | 5th elllobregat Open | C12 |
| Jul 2025 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,373 | 49th Sitges Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,397 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| SixDays Budapest Nov IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| GXA Alekhine Mem | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Coles's chess games?
126 games by Ruben Coles, from May 2018 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 Coles has played.
What does Ruben Coles play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ruben Coles opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Coles answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ruben Coles play as White?
As White, Ruben Coles's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Coles play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Coles most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ruben Coles's FIDE rating?
Ruben Coles is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ruben Coles played?
Our database contains 126 games by Ruben Coles, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 44 draws, 50 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Coles?
126 games by Ruben Coles 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.