Prepare against Alfons Macaya Ruiz
Spain · World #18,649 classical · FIDE ID 2297000
Our database contains 76 games by Alfons Macaya Ruiz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfons Macaya Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfons Macaya 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 | 2,069 | 2,162 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,006 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,031 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 30.3% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 8 | 22 | 13 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
Alfons Macaya Ruiz's chess games
All 76 games by Alfons Macaya Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Xavier Avila Jimenez | 2,200 | ch-Barcelona Martorell 37th | D07 |
| Jul 2006 | Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher | 2,186 | 29th Barbera del Valles Open | B83 |
| Jul 2006 | Julio Honorio Fernandez Gonzalez | 2,072 | 29th Barbera del Valles Open | E28 |
| Nov 2022 | Carlos Martin Garcia | 2,043 | Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | A39 |
| Aug 2014 | Francesc Masachs Vendrell | 2,010 | 24th La Pobla de Lillet Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Barcelona Vila de Gracia Seniors 55+ Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,033 |
| Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| 29th Barbera del Valles Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| 12th Roncana Open A | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 4th Barcelona Vila Gracia Seniors 55 Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 24th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-Barcelona Martorell 37th | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfons Macaya Ruiz's chess games?
76 games by Alfons Macaya Ruiz, from Jan 2006 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 Alfons Macaya Ruiz has played.
What does Alfons Macaya Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alfons Macaya Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfons Macaya Ruiz answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Alfons Macaya Ruiz play as White?
As White, Alfons Macaya Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfons Macaya Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Alfons Macaya Ruiz most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Alfons Macaya Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Alfons Macaya Ruiz is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Alfons Macaya Ruiz played?
Our database contains 76 games by Alfons Macaya Ruiz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfons Macaya Ruiz?
76 games by Alfons Macaya 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.