Prepare against Ruben Martin Grillo
Spain · World #17,465 classical · FIDE ID 2213907
When preparing against Ruben Martin Grillo, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 87 games by Ruben Martin Grillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Martin Grillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Martin Grillo 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 | 2,080 | 2,282 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,215 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 36.8% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Martin Grillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Martin Grillo's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 67.4% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.2% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Grillo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Grillo usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Grillo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ruben Martin Grillo's chess games
All 87 games by Ruben Martin Grillo 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: 32 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,457 | 25th Barcelona Catalunya Open | B95 |
| Apr 2011 | Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,418 | 25th Barcelona Catalunya Open | C16 |
| Apr 2011 | Luc Bergez | 2,415 | 25th Barcelona Catalunya Open | E94 |
| Feb 2015 | Pablo Raineri De Luca | 2,266 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A09 |
| Apr 2015 | Joaquim Armengol Comas | 2,212 | chT-Catalunya GpB final | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Forum-B | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| 32nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 8th Santa Coloma | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Barcelona Escacs CC | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,261 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Martin Grillo's chess games?
87 games by Ruben Martin Grillo, 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 Martin Grillo has played.
What does Ruben Martin Grillo play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ruben Martin Grillo opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Martin Grillo answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ruben Martin Grillo play as White?
As White, Ruben Martin Grillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Martin Grillo play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Martin Grillo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Ruben Martin Grillo's FIDE rating?
Ruben Martin Grillo is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ruben Martin Grillo played?
Our database contains 87 games by Ruben Martin Grillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Martin Grillo?
87 games by Ruben Martin Grillo 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.