Prepare against David Ruiz Grau
Spain · World #102,426 classical · FIDE ID 54557607
When preparing against David Ruiz Grau, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 117 games by David Ruiz Grau, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Ruiz Grau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Ruiz Grau 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 | 1,723 | 1,746 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,678 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,728 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 34 | 18 | 65 | 29.1% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 6 | 30 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ruiz Grau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ruiz Grau's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 96.4% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Grau usually continues Bf4 (52.6% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nf3 (21.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Grau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
David Ruiz Grau's chess games
All 117 games by David Ruiz Grau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 34 wins, 18 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 28 | 8/4/16 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alfonso Perez Hernandez | 1,765 | 12th Mostoles Open | A37 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Hernandez Gutierrez | 1,751 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | D00 |
| Mar 2019 | Juan C. Jimenez Ibanez | 1,730 | Madrid Codes Memorial 13th | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Laureano Giraldo Gerrero | 1,691 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | B44 |
| Aug 2021 | Marcelino Ganan Margallo | 1,667 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,195 |
| 11th Mostoles Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,523 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,498 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,365 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,312 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,609 |
| 12th Mostoles Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ruiz Grau's chess games?
117 games by David Ruiz Grau, from Apr 2018 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 David Ruiz Grau has played.
What does David Ruiz Grau play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, David Ruiz Grau opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ruiz Grau answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does David Ruiz Grau play as White?
As White, David Ruiz Grau's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ruiz Grau play as Black?
As Black, David Ruiz Grau most often plays: London System (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is David Ruiz Grau's FIDE rating?
David Ruiz Grau is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Jul 2024).
How many games has David Ruiz Grau played?
Our database contains 117 games by David Ruiz Grau, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 65 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ruiz Grau?
117 games by David Ruiz Grau 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.