Prepare against Ruben Evans
United Kingdom · World #24,447 classical · FIDE ID 472018
When preparing against Ruben Evans, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ruben Evans, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Evans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Evans 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 | 2,022 | 2,022 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,710 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Evans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Evans's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Evans usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Evans usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Evans usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Evans usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Ruben Evans's chess games
All 58 games by Ruben Evans in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Kamila Hryshchenko | 2,181 | ch-BCF | E99 |
| Jul 2024 | Neil H Bradbury | 2,153 | ch-BCF | A59 |
| Feb 2024 | Nina Pert | 2,010 | 2nd Cambridge Open | C06 |
| Jul 2024 | James Merriman | 1,974 | Glorney Cup U18 | A77 |
| Feb 2024 | Michael R Smart | 1,943 | 2nd Cambridge Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-ENG U14 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 106th ch-GBR U11 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 887 |
| Robinson Cup | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| Glorney Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Glorney Cup U18 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Evans's chess games?
58 games by Ruben Evans, from Jul 2019 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 Evans has played.
What does Ruben Evans play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ruben Evans opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Evans answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ruben Evans play as White?
As White, Ruben Evans's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Evans play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Evans most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ruben Evans's FIDE rating?
Ruben Evans is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ruben Evans played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ruben Evans, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 16 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Evans?
58 games by Ruben Evans 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.