Prepare against Ruben Gonzalez Diez
Spain · World #14,946 classical · FIDE ID 2251213
When preparing against Ruben Gonzalez Diez, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 52.2% over 23 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Ruben Gonzalez Diez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Gonzalez Diez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Gonzalez Diez 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 | 2,106 | 2,140 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,128 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,137 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 73 | 24 | 60 | 46.5% |
| As White | 77 | 36 | 14 | 27 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 37 | 10 | 33 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Gonzalez Diez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Gonzalez Diez's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 93.5% | 57.6% |
| e3 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Diez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Diez usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Diez usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Diez usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Diez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Diez usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 58.7% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 42.9% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Ruben Gonzalez Diez's chess games
All 157 games by Ruben Gonzalez Diez 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: 73 wins, 24 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,461 | Medina del Campo Open | A32 |
| Aug 2017 | Stephane Bressac | 2,365 | ch-ESP rapid | A03 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,349 | ch-ESP rapid | A04 |
| May 2007 | Jesus Maria Perez Lopez | 2,261 | ch-ESP Student | D16 |
| May 2007 | Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha | 2,241 | ch-ESP Student | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| 7th San Agustin Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 6th San Agustin Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 5th San Agustin Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-Autonomico U18 | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,057 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Gonzalez Diez's chess games?
157 games by Ruben Gonzalez Diez, 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 Gonzalez Diez has played.
What does Ruben Gonzalez Diez play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Ruben Gonzalez Diez opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Gonzalez Diez answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ruben Gonzalez Diez play as White?
As White, Ruben Gonzalez Diez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Gonzalez Diez play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Gonzalez Diez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Ruben Gonzalez Diez's FIDE rating?
Ruben Gonzalez Diez is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Ruben Gonzalez Diez played?
Our database contains 157 games by Ruben Gonzalez Diez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 24 draws, 60 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Gonzalez Diez?
157 games by Ruben Gonzalez Diez 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.