Prepare against Eric Ruiz Lao
Spain · World #28,058 classical · FIDE ID 94710716
Our database contains 31 games by Eric Ruiz Lao, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Ruiz Lao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Ruiz Lao 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 | 1,998 | 2,020 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% |
| As White | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 80.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Ruiz Lao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Ruiz Lao's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 78.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lao usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Lao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Lao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Eric Ruiz Lao's chess games
All 31 games by Eric Ruiz Lao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Pau Mulet Polo | 1,856 | ch-ESP U12 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Manrique Garcia | 1,837 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | C78 |
| Jul 2024 | Eric Loriente Galiano | 1,767 | ch-ESP U12 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikel Blanco Hernando | 1,704 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | A02 |
| Jul 2024 | Pablo Regadera Tellez | 1,600 | ch-ESP U12 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,304 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,474 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,170 |
| 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Ruiz Lao's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 31 of Eric Ruiz Lao's games from Jul 2022 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Eric Ruiz Lao has played.
What does Eric Ruiz Lao play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Eric Ruiz Lao opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Ruiz Lao answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Ruiz Lao play as White?
As White, Eric Ruiz Lao's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Ruiz Lao play as Black?
As Black, Eric Ruiz Lao most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Eric Ruiz Lao's FIDE rating?
Eric Ruiz Lao is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Eric Ruiz Lao played?
Our database contains 31 games by Eric Ruiz Lao, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Ruiz Lao?
Open Eric Ruiz Lao's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 31 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.