Prepare against Ruben Valhondo Morales
CM · Spain · World #11,050 classical · FIDE ID 22202692
Our database contains 157 games by Ruben Valhondo Morales, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Valhondo Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Valhondo Morales 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 | 2,154 | 2,244 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,180 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,244 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 61 | 35 | 59 | 38.9% |
| As White | 77 | 35 | 16 | 26 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 26 | 19 | 33 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Valhondo Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Valhondo Morales's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 49.4% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 24 | 31.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Morales usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 60.5% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 28.9% | 45.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Ruben Valhondo Morales's chess games
All 157 games by Ruben Valhondo Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 61 wins, 35 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/4 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Xander Wemmers | 2,418 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | C55 |
| Jan 2012 | Alex Astaneh Lopez | 2,414 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | C50 |
| Jan 2012 | Nicolai Getz | 2,408 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B40 |
| Feb 2022 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | 2,405 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B00 |
| Aug 2012 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,359 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp2 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,044 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,219 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,432 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,270 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Valhondo Morales's chess games?
157 games by Ruben Valhondo Morales, from Oct 2006 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 Valhondo Morales has played.
What does Ruben Valhondo Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Ruben Valhondo Morales opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Valhondo Morales answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ruben Valhondo Morales play as White?
As White, Ruben Valhondo Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Valhondo Morales play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Valhondo Morales most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Ruben Valhondo Morales's FIDE rating?
Ruben Valhondo Morales is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Ruben Valhondo Morales played?
Our database contains 157 games by Ruben Valhondo Morales, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 35 draws, 59 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Valhondo Morales?
157 games by Ruben Valhondo Morales 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.