Prepare against Ruben Culma
FM · Colombia · World #29,632 classical · FIDE ID 4401042
Our database contains 138 games by Ruben Culma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Culma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Culma 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 | 1,988 | 2,115 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,081 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 2,062 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 69 | 21 | 48 | 50.0% |
| As White | 72 | 40 | 12 | 20 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 29 | 9 | 28 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Culma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Culma's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 72.2% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 19.4% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Culma usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Culma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Culma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Culma usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Culma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Culma usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| a6 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 61.1% |
| b5 | 4 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Ruben Culma's chess games
All 138 games by Ruben Culma 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: 69 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jesus Maria Calvo Sanchez | 2,315 | San Sebastian Open | A47 |
| Jun 2011 | Jhon Edison Munoz Galvez | 2,254 | ch-COL sf | D78 |
| Dec 2014 | Jose Mauricio Jimenez | 2,248 | Bogota Navidad Open | A47 |
| Nov 2014 | Cesar Camilo Perez Olarte | 2,231 | Mosquera Open | B85 |
| Dec 2014 | Nestor Favian Lozano Ramirez | 2,209 | Bogota Navidad Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,034 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,119 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-COL sf | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,090 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Culma's chess games?
138 games by Ruben Culma, 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 Culma has played.
What does Ruben Culma play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ruben Culma opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Culma answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...a6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...b5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ruben Culma play as White?
As White, Ruben Culma's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Culma play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Culma most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); St. George Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ruben Culma's FIDE rating?
Ruben Culma is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ruben Culma played?
Our database contains 138 games by Ruben Culma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Culma?
138 games by Ruben Culma 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.