Prepare against Ruben Pascual Arevalo
Spain · World #81,741 classical · FIDE ID 2206986
When preparing against Ruben Pascual Arevalo, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Ruben Pascual Arevalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Pascual Arevalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Pascual Arevalo 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 | 1,784 | 2,178 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 2,089 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,896 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 96 | 53 | 77 | 42.5% |
| As White | 117 | 63 | 25 | 29 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 28 | 48 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Pascual Arevalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Pascual Arevalo's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 42.7% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 35 | 29.9% | 75.7% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 8.5% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 75.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Arevalo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 38.7% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.1% | 35.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 46.4% | 26.9% |
| f5 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Ruben Pascual Arevalo's chess games
All 226 games by Ruben Pascual Arevalo 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: 96 wins, 53 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Juan Mellado Trivino | 2,460 | Barbera del Valles Open | D02 |
| Aug 2000 | Santiago Beltran Rueda | 2,405 | ch-ESP | A25 |
| Sep 1985 | Alejandro Pablo Marin | 2,365 | ch-ESP | C30 |
| Jan 1997 | Joan Canal Oliveras | 2,330 | Barbera del Valles B | C13 |
| Jan 1996 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,300 | Barbera del Valles Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 33 | 19 | 2,338 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 26 | 11 | 2,096 |
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,365 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 11 | 9 | 2,478 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,340 |
| Barbera del Valles B | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Pascual Arevalo's chess games?
226 games by Ruben Pascual Arevalo, 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 Pascual Arevalo has played.
What does Ruben Pascual Arevalo play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Ruben Pascual Arevalo opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Pascual Arevalo answers 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ruben Pascual Arevalo play as White?
As White, Ruben Pascual Arevalo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Pascual Arevalo play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Pascual Arevalo most often plays: Alekhine Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Ruben Pascual Arevalo's FIDE rating?
Ruben Pascual Arevalo is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ruben Pascual Arevalo played?
Our database contains 226 games by Ruben Pascual Arevalo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 53 draws, 77 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Pascual Arevalo?
226 games by Ruben Pascual Arevalo 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.