Prepare against Ruben Pereira
IM · PRT · World #1,134 classical · FIDE ID 1903063
Our database contains 370 games by Ruben Pereira, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Pereira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Pereira 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 | 2,440 | 2,457 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,432 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,420 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 204 | 94 | 72 | 55.1% |
| As White | 174 | 102 | 51 | 21 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 196 | 102 | 43 | 51 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Pereira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Pereira's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 85.6% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 8.0% | 71.4% |
| e3 | 11 | 6.3% | 77.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 73.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pereira usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pereira usually continues Nf3 (77.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Pereira usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 80.6% | 60.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.2% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 67.2% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ruben Pereira's chess games
All 370 games by Ruben Pereira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 204 wins, 94 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 20/5/12 | 54.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Darcy Lima | 2,487 | 50th chT-POR | B50 |
| Jul 2018 | Jesus M Iruzubieta Villaluenga | 2,439 | chT-POR | B90 |
| Nov 2008 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,429 | Olympiad-38 | D85 |
| Nov 2008 | Imad Hakki | 2,422 | Olympiad-38 | B72 |
| Mar 2025 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,419 | TCh-CAT Gp1 Title | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 61 | 42 | 2,393 |
| ch-POR | 2010 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,461 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,323 |
| ch-Lisbon 13th | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-Lisbon 15th | 2005 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-POR Blitz | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,234 |
| ch-Lisbon 16th | 2006 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,392 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Pereira's chess games?
370 games by Ruben Pereira, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pereira has played.
What does Ruben Pereira play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Ruben Pereira opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Pereira answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ruben Pereira play as White?
As White, Ruben Pereira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Pereira play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Pereira most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Ruben Pereira's FIDE rating?
Ruben Pereira is currently rated 2,440 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ruben Pereira played?
Our database contains 370 games by Ruben Pereira, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 94 draws, 72 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Pereira?
370 games by Ruben Pereira 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.