Prepare against Rubens Massami Kurita
Brazil · World #71,947 classical · FIDE ID 2147114
When preparing against Rubens Massami Kurita, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 123 games by Rubens Massami Kurita, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rubens Massami Kurita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rubens Massami Kurita 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 | 1,815 | 1,852 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 53 | 17 | 53 | 43.1% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 12 | 22 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 28 | 5 | 31 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rubens Massami Kurita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rubens Massami Kurita's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kurita usually continues c3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kurita usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kurita usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kurita usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Rubens Massami Kurita's chess games
All 123 games by Rubens Massami Kurita in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Marcus Vinicius M Santos | 2,177 | ch-Paulista Clas3 | B22 |
| May 2014 | Davi da Silva Nascimento | 2,131 | Brasilia Regional Centro Oeste | B19 |
| Aug 2012 | Joaquim de Deus Filho | 2,116 | Mogi das Cruzes Open 08 | B85 |
| Sep 2014 | Pimenta,Jeronimo Marques | 2,114 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | C42 |
| Feb 2013 | Pedro Alberto Martins Palmeira | 1,982 | ch-BRA Amateur | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 1,807 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,970 |
| Brasilia Championship Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,615 |
| Sao Paulo Sudeste Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 08 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rubens Massami Kurita's chess games?
123 games by Rubens Massami Kurita, from Jul 2012 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 Rubens Massami Kurita has played.
What does Rubens Massami Kurita play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Rubens Massami Kurita opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rubens Massami Kurita answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rubens Massami Kurita play as White?
As White, Rubens Massami Kurita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rubens Massami Kurita play as Black?
As Black, Rubens Massami Kurita most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Rubens Massami Kurita's FIDE rating?
Rubens Massami Kurita is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Rubens Massami Kurita played?
Our database contains 123 games by Rubens Massami Kurita, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rubens Massami Kurita?
123 games by Rubens Massami Kurita 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.