Prepare against Ruben Molina Sanchez
Spain · World #82,574 classical · FIDE ID 54584175
When preparing against Ruben Molina Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ruben Molina Sanchez, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Molina Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Molina Sanchez 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 | 1,782 | 1,837 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 5 | 21 | 43.5% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Molina Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Molina Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ruben Molina Sanchez's chess games
All 46 games by Ruben Molina Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Novelles Carle Pascual Gonzalez | 1,752 | 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | B25 |
| May 2019 | Leonel Jesus Abreu Sanchez | 1,736 | 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | C42 |
| May 2019 | Victor Marquinez Costa | 1,735 | 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | C01 |
| Apr 2018 | Nicoletta Elsener | 1,700 | 47th Barcelona Tres Peons-F | B31 |
| Feb 2019 | Jaume Larriba Montull | 1,700 | 37th Barcelona La Lira Open | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,562 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,582 |
| 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,827 |
| 37th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,672 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons-F | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,624 |
| 25th Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,456 |
| Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,840 |
| 6th Cornella Pinol Memorial | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Molina Sanchez's chess games?
46 games by Ruben Molina Sanchez, from Aug 2018 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 Molina Sanchez has played.
What does Ruben Molina Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ruben Molina Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Molina Sanchez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruben Molina Sanchez play as White?
As White, Ruben Molina Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Molina Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Molina Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ruben Molina Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Ruben Molina Sanchez is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ruben Molina Sanchez played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ruben Molina Sanchez, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Molina Sanchez?
46 games by Ruben Molina Sanchez 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.