Prepare against Adrian Jimenez Ruano
FM · Spain · World #6,378 classical · FIDE ID 22276050
When preparing against Adrian Jimenez Ruano, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 728 games by Adrian Jimenez Ruano, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Jimenez Ruano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Jimenez Ruano 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 | 2,239 | 2,345 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,233 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,259 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 728 | 280 | 190 | 258 | 38.5% |
| As White | 373 | 152 | 102 | 119 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 355 | 128 | 88 | 139 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Jimenez Ruano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Jimenez Ruano's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 318 | 85.3% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 8.0% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ruano usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ruano usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ruano usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ruano usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ruano usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ruano usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 63.1% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 31 | 19.7% | 41.9% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.6% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 74.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 22.0% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Adrian Jimenez Ruano's chess games
All 728 games by Adrian Jimenez Ruano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 280 wins, 190 draws, 258 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 15/12/18 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 43 | 20/14/9 | 46.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 14/10/15 | 35.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,520 | Sabrina Inv | A90 |
| Nov 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | D41 |
| Sep 2022 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,488 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | B92 |
| Oct 2022 | Daniel Garcia Ramos | 2,457 | 3rd La Nucia Open | D35 |
| Dec 2018 | H James Plaskett | 2,454 | 7th Lorca Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 36 | 13 | 2,096 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 2,372 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Barcelona IM 07 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Barcelona IM | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-ESP 84th | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Fernando Valenzuela Gomez (15 games) · Daniel Garcia Ramos (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Jimenez Ruano's chess games?
728 games by Adrian Jimenez Ruano, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Adrian Jimenez Ruano has played.
What does Adrian Jimenez Ruano play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Adrian Jimenez Ruano opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Jimenez Ruano answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Adrian Jimenez Ruano play as White?
As White, Adrian Jimenez Ruano's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Jimenez Ruano play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Jimenez Ruano most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Adrian Jimenez Ruano's FIDE rating?
Adrian Jimenez Ruano is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Adrian Jimenez Ruano played?
Our database contains 728 games by Adrian Jimenez Ruano, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 190 draws, 258 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Jimenez Ruano?
728 games by Adrian Jimenez Ruano 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.