Prepare against Alvaro Ruggiero
CM · URY · World #54,151 classical · FIDE ID 3001504
When preparing against Alvaro Ruggiero, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Alvaro Ruggiero, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Ruggiero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Ruggiero 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 | 1,877 | 2,044 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,992 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,079 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 56 | 34 | 72 | 34.6% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 13 | 37 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 26 | 21 | 35 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Ruggiero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Ruggiero's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues Nc3 (26.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ruggiero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 86.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Alvaro Ruggiero's chess games
All 162 games by Alvaro Ruggiero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 34 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 7/3/22 | 21.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Cristhian Oddone | 2,222 | ch-URU sf | B06 |
| Apr 2013 | Mario Saralegui Cassan | 2,146 | Montevideo zt 2.5 | C55 |
| Mar 2013 | Jorge Cao | 2,094 | ch-URU 83rd | C10 |
| Jan 2004 | Manuel Lopez | 2,086 | chT-URU 31st | A00 |
| Feb 2013 | Aldi Lopez | 2,059 | ch-URU sf | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 50 | 25 | 1,947 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-URU 83rd | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,786 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-URU prel-B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Ruggiero's chess games?
162 games by Alvaro Ruggiero, from Apr 2007 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 Alvaro Ruggiero has played.
What does Alvaro Ruggiero play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Alvaro Ruggiero opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Ruggiero answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Ruggiero play as White?
As White, Alvaro Ruggiero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 21.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Ruggiero play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Ruggiero most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Alvaro Ruggiero's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Ruggiero is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alvaro Ruggiero played?
Our database contains 162 games by Alvaro Ruggiero, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 34 draws, 72 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Ruggiero?
162 games by Alvaro Ruggiero 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.