Prepare against Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado
Spain · World #23,366 classical · FIDE ID 2245183
When preparing against Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado 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 | 2,030 | 2,100 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,054 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,072 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Casado usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Casado usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Casado usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's chess games
All 35 games by Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Jose Miguel Ortega Ruiz | 2,300 | ch-ESP rapid | D09 |
| Aug 2018 | Guillem Porta Tovar | 2,166 | 83rd ch-ESP | C54 |
| Dec 2018 | Cecilia Guillo Longares | 1,998 | 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | A67 |
| Feb 2017 | Fernando Ereza Vizcarra | 1,981 | chT-Aragon Honor GrB | A47 |
| Feb 2022 | Juan Antonio Millan Urrutia | 1,829 | ch-Jaen | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| 83rd ch-ESP | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| 86th ch-ESP | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,856 |
| 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,026 |
| ch-ESP 78th | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,918 |
| ch-Jaen | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,204 |
| ch-Andalucia 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,778 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's chess games?
35 games by Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado, from Jul 2007 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 Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado has played.
What does Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado played?
Our database contains 35 games by Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado?
35 games by Francisco Javier Ruiz Casado 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.