Prepare against Alejandro Ruiz Marana
Spain · World #7,988 classical · FIDE ID 2218097
When preparing against Alejandro Ruiz Marana, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Alejandro Ruiz Marana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Ruiz Marana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Ruiz Marana 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 | 2,205 | 2,280 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,221 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,203 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 56 | 34 | 52 | 39.4% |
| As White | 74 | 34 | 19 | 21 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 15 | 31 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Ruiz Marana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Ruiz Marana's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 63.5% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 33.8% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Marana usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Marana usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Marana usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Marana usually continues Bg5 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Marana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Marana usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Ruiz Marana's chess games
All 142 games by Alejandro Ruiz Marana 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: 56 wins, 34 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Victor Alcazar Jimenez | 2,423 | ch-ESP Universities | B23 |
| Dec 2017 | Peio Duboue | 2,399 | 14th Mont de Marsan Noel Open | C28 |
| Aug 2012 | Pablo Garcia Castro | 2,379 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 Final Permanencia | C41 |
| May 2005 | Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre | 2,357 | ch-ESP Universities | B01 |
| May 2007 | Miguel Navarro Cia | 2,338 | ch-ESP Student | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,005 |
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,420 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,990 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
| 23rd Erandio Open | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-Cantabria | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Ruiz Marana's chess games?
142 games by Alejandro Ruiz Marana, 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 Alejandro Ruiz Marana has played.
What does Alejandro Ruiz Marana play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alejandro Ruiz Marana opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Ruiz Marana answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Ruiz Marana play as White?
As White, Alejandro Ruiz Marana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Ruiz Marana play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Ruiz Marana most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Alejandro Ruiz Marana's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Ruiz Marana is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Alejandro Ruiz Marana played?
Our database contains 142 games by Alejandro Ruiz Marana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 34 draws, 52 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Ruiz Marana?
142 games by Alejandro Ruiz Marana 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.