Prepare against Esteban Alvarez Ruiz
Cuba · World #16,736 classical · FIDE ID 3507378
When preparing against Esteban Alvarez Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 55 games by Esteban Alvarez Ruiz, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Alvarez 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 | 2,088 | 2,166 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,023 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,050 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 51.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 34.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's chess games
All 55 games by Esteban Alvarez Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A54 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Manuel Charon Mustelier | 2,141 | Guillermo Garcia Open | B07 |
| May 2022 | Karen Gutierrez Espinosa | 2,084 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | D34 |
| May 2022 | Reinaldo Alejandre Plasencia | 2,060 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | D41 |
| Sep 2026 | Oscar Luis Hernandez Sosa | 2,060 | Pedro Julio Garcia in Memoriam Open | A00 |
| May 2022 | Olga Rachel Cordon Antunez | 2,004 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Garcia Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| Pedro Julio Garcia in Memoriam Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-Las Tunas Province | 1987 | 9 | 2 | 2,027 |
| ch-Villa Clara Province sf | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's chess games?
55 games by Esteban Alvarez Ruiz, from Jan 2012 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 Esteban Alvarez Ruiz has played.
What does Esteban Alvarez Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Esteban Alvarez Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Alvarez Ruiz answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Esteban Alvarez Ruiz play as White?
As White, Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Alvarez Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Alvarez Ruiz most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Esteban Alvarez Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Esteban Alvarez Ruiz is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Esteban Alvarez Ruiz played?
Our database contains 55 games by Esteban Alvarez Ruiz, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Alvarez Ruiz?
55 games by Esteban Alvarez 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.