Prepare against Carlos Sanchez Ruesga
Spain · World #29,680 classical · FIDE ID 22284699
Our database contains 79 games by Carlos Sanchez Ruesga, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Sanchez Ruesga 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 | 1,988 | 1,999 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 35.4% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 84.6% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ruesga usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ruesga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ruesga usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ruesga usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Ruesga usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's chess games
All 79 games by Carlos Sanchez Ruesga in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Juan Ignacio Alonso Arburu | 2,397 | 41st San Sebastian Open | A12 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Alonso Alonso | 2,148 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B33 |
| Apr 2017 | Miguel Angel Gonzalez Martinez | 2,115 | ch-Euskadi | C01 |
| Nov 2016 | Eduardo Olabe Odriozola | 1,938 | Primera Gipuzkoa-ch | C41 |
| Jun 2012 | Jokin Fernandez Zubitur | 1,927 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,517 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Primera Gipuzkoa-ch | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,780 |
| Gipuzkoako Banakako Txapelketa U14 | 2012 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Gipuzkoako Banakako Txapelketa | 2011 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
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Where can I find Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's chess games?
79 games by Carlos Sanchez Ruesga, from May 2010 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 Carlos Sanchez Ruesga has played.
What does Carlos Sanchez Ruesga play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Carlos Sanchez Ruesga opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Sanchez Ruesga answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carlos Sanchez Ruesga play as White?
As White, Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Sanchez Ruesga play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Sanchez Ruesga most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Carlos Sanchez Ruesga's FIDE rating?
Carlos Sanchez Ruesga is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Carlos Sanchez Ruesga played?
Our database contains 79 games by Carlos Sanchez Ruesga, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Sanchez Ruesga?
79 games by Carlos Sanchez Ruesga 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.