Prepare against Alciguel Ruiz
FM · Colombia · World #8,727 classical · FIDE ID 4400372
When preparing against Alciguel Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Alciguel Ruiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alciguel Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alciguel Ruiz 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 | 2,191 | 2,260 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,233 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,251 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 111 | 80 | 85 | 40.2% |
| As White | 141 | 61 | 39 | 41 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 50 | 41 | 44 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alciguel Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alciguel Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 86.5% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 10.6% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 94.8% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Alciguel Ruiz's chess games
All 276 games by Alciguel Ruiz 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: 111 wins, 80 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 38 | 18/10/10 | 47.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Jose Luis Vilela De Acuna | 2,425 | Havana Guines | A37 |
| May 1986 | Juan Manuel Ramirez Ruacho | 2,395 | 21st Capablanca Memorial C | D87 |
| Feb 2014 | Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo | 2,379 | Bogota La Florida Open | E18 |
| Oct 2011 | Nelson Gamboa | 2,367 | 5th Bogota Univ Central Open A | A81 |
| Jan 1991 | Alejandro Acosta | 2,355 | Latin Cup | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,262 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1990 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Havana Guines | 1990 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 21st Capablanca Memorial C | 1986 | 11 | 4 | 2,239 |
| Preinscritos IRT Online | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,603 |
| ch-COL | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,169 |
| Bogota Lat Cup | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alciguel Ruiz's chess games?
276 games by Alciguel Ruiz, 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 Alciguel Ruiz has played.
What does Alciguel Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Alciguel Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alciguel Ruiz answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alciguel Ruiz play as White?
As White, Alciguel Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alciguel Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Alciguel Ruiz most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Alciguel Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Alciguel Ruiz is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alciguel Ruiz played?
Our database contains 276 games by Alciguel Ruiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 80 draws, 85 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alciguel Ruiz?
276 games by Alciguel Ruiz 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.