Prepare against Ruben Domingo Nunez
IM · Spain · World #1,279 classical · FIDE ID 22245570
When preparing against Ruben Domingo Nunez, expect 1.e4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 2,026 games by Ruben Domingo Nunez, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Domingo Nunez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Domingo Nunez 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 | 2,427 | 2,446 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,439 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,406 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,026 | 1,027 | 252 | 746 | 50.7% |
| As White | 1,019 | 547 | 127 | 345 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 1,007 | 480 | 125 | 401 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Domingo Nunez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Domingo Nunez's side.
First moves as White (1,018 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 317 | 31.1% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 255 | 25.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 184 | 18.1% | 59.0% |
| b3 | 135 | 13.3% | 63.7% |
| Nc3 | 64 | 6.3% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 32 | 3.1% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nunez usually continues g3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nunez usually continues g3 (58.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 234 | 51.0% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 61 | 13.3% | 63.1% |
| c6 | 42 | 9.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 37 | 8.1% | 58.1% |
| Nc6 | 36 | 7.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 5.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 241 | 71.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 75 | 22.2% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.1% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Ruben Domingo Nunez's chess games
All 2,026 games by Ruben Domingo Nunez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 1,027 wins, 252 draws, 746 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 134 | 82/9/43 | 61.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 113 | 54/14/45 | 47.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 77 | 39/15/23 | 50.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 31/2/34 | 46.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 44 | 28/3/13 | 63.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 38 | 20/4/14 | 52.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 24/2/11 | 64.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 29 | 18/3/8 | 62.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 577 | 296/43/238 | 51.3% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 27 | 15/1/11 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/6/7 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | E65 |
| Jul 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,678 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jun 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,675 | Titled Tue Late | E65 |
| Feb 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,675 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,673 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,398 | 793 | 2,374 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 24 | 16 | 2,413 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2015 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,280 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,339 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (13 games) · Gata Kamsky (10 games) · Maksim Chigaev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Domingo Nunez's chess games?
2,026 games by Ruben Domingo Nunez, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Domingo Nunez has played.
What does Ruben Domingo Nunez play on the first move as White?
Across 1,018 games with White in our database, Ruben Domingo Nunez opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Domingo Nunez answers 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ruben Domingo Nunez play as White?
As White, Ruben Domingo Nunez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (134 games, 61.2% win rate); English Opening (113 games, 47.8% win rate); Réti Opening (77 games, 50.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,019 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Domingo Nunez play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Domingo Nunez most often plays: Modern Defense (577 games, 51.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,007 games.
What is Ruben Domingo Nunez's FIDE rating?
Ruben Domingo Nunez is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Ruben Domingo Nunez played?
Our database contains 2,026 games by Ruben Domingo Nunez, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,027 wins, 252 draws, 746 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Domingo Nunez?
2,026 games by Ruben Domingo Nunez 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.