Prepare against Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera
Spain · World #41,268 classical · FIDE ID 24536342
When preparing against Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera 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 | 1,930 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,756 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 46.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Herrera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's chess games
All 54 games by Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alejandro Perez Perez | 1,989 | ch-Fuerteventura | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Franklin Bicol | 1,913 | Open Ansite 2026 | Sub 2100 | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Sara Gil Martin | 1,839 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | B04 |
| Aug 2026 | Juan Sebastian Almeida Sanchez | 1,829 | Open Ansite 2026 | Sub 2100 | A05 |
| Aug 2024 | Marcin Rzepka | 1,820 | Teguise Hotel Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-Fuerteventura | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,635 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 2nd Maspalomas Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,496 |
| Open Ansite 2026 | Sub 2100 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,947 |
| I Open Internacional Ajedrez Activo Vecindario 2023 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's chess games?
54 games by Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera, from Sep 2014 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 Idafe Hernandez Herrera has played.
What does Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera play as White?
As White, Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera most often plays: London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera's FIDE rating?
Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera?
54 games by Ruben Idafe Hernandez Herrera 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.