Prepare against Ruben Felgaer
GM · Argentina · World #276 classical · FIDE ID 107069
When preparing against Ruben Felgaer, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.0% over 131 games.
Our database contains 1,497 games by Ruben Felgaer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Felgaer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Felgaer 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 | 2,556 | 2,624 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,529 | 2,600 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,555 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,497 | 707 | 499 | 291 | 47.2% |
| As White | 765 | 400 | 243 | 122 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 732 | 307 | 256 | 169 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Felgaer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Felgaer's side.
First moves as White (765 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 730 | 95.4% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 28 | 3.7% | 80.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues Nf3 (70.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues d4 (61.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 80.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Felgaer usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 291 | 89.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 30 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 142 | 54.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 91 | 35.0% | 63.2% |
| d6 | 22 | 8.5% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
Ruben Felgaer's chess games
All 1,497 games by Ruben Felgaer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 707 wins, 499 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 109 | 52/38/19 | 47.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 28/19/8 | 50.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 21/4/8 | 63.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 13/14/5 | 40.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 17/6/3 | 65.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 26 | 12/11/3 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 16/7/2 | 64.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 131 | 38/62/31 | 29.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 102 | 46/37/19 | 45.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 16/18/13 | 34.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 17/16/7 | 42.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31 | 9/9/13 | 29.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,719 | Julius Baer Play In | B47 |
| Aug 2011 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,706 | FIDE World Cup | B51 |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,700 | FIDE World Cup | D11 |
| Oct 2004 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,687 | Olympiad-36 | C41 |
| Jan 2012 | Viktor Bologan | 2,680 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 36 | 27 | 2,644 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2001 | 22 | 19 | 2,559 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,658 |
| Torre Blanca ITT | 1998 | 20 | 13 | 2,430 |
| Wch U18 | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,351 |
| Cartagena Bolivar Cup | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,417 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,489 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2001 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,523 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (25 games) · Diego Flores (20 games) · Diego Valerga (17 games) · Sandro Mareco (16 games) · Salvador Alonso (15 games) · Sergio Slipak (12 games) · Fernando Peralta (12 games) · Axel Bachmann (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Felgaer's chess games?
1,497 games by Ruben Felgaer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Felgaer has played.
What does Ruben Felgaer play on the first move as White?
Across 765 games with White in our database, Ruben Felgaer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Felgaer answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ruben Felgaer play as White?
As White, Ruben Felgaer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (109 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 50.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (34 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 765 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Felgaer play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Felgaer most often plays: Slav Defense (131 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian (102 games, 45.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (47 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 732 games.
What is Ruben Felgaer's FIDE rating?
Ruben Felgaer is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,529 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,624 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ruben Felgaer played?
Our database contains 1,497 games by Ruben Felgaer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 707 wins, 499 draws, 291 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Felgaer?
1,497 games by Ruben Felgaer 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.