Prepare against Ruben Jose Melo Santos
PRT · World #34,624 classical · FIDE ID 1952838
When preparing against Ruben Jose Melo Santos, expect 1.a3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Anderssen's opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Ruben Jose Melo Santos, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Jose Melo Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Jose Melo Santos 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 | 1,961 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,926 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 9 | 39 | 34.2% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Jose Melo Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Jose Melo Santos's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 16 | 47.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 41.2% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 47% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Santos usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Santos usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Ruben Jose Melo Santos's chess games
All 73 games by Ruben Jose Melo Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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, 9 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 1,884 | Portuguese Honra | D31 |
| Apr 2021 | Tiago Pina | 1,843 | Portuguese Honra | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar | 1,821 | Oeiras Honra | A00 |
| Dec 2022 | Marques Pedro Godinho | 1,810 | Portuguese Honra | B28 |
| Aug 2018 | Isabel Pereira Dos Santos | 1,789 | Cascais Honor | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U20 | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,576 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,636 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,878 |
| Oeiras Honra | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,130 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Cascais Honor | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,767 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Jose Melo Santos's chess games?
73 games by Ruben Jose Melo Santos, from Jan 2016 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 Jose Melo Santos has played.
What does Ruben Jose Melo Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ruben Jose Melo Santos opens with 1.a3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Jose Melo Santos answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Ruben Jose Melo Santos play as White?
As White, Ruben Jose Melo Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Jose Melo Santos play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Jose Melo Santos most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ruben Jose Melo Santos's FIDE rating?
Ruben Jose Melo Santos is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ruben Jose Melo Santos played?
Our database contains 73 games by Ruben Jose Melo Santos, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 39 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Jose Melo Santos?
73 games by Ruben Jose Melo Santos 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.