Prepare against Israel Ruiz Escobar
Spain · World #54,774 classical · FIDE ID 22204890
When preparing against Israel Ruiz Escobar, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 49 games by Israel Ruiz Escobar, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Israel Ruiz Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Israel Ruiz Escobar 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 | 1,875 | 1,891 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,867 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 27 | 9 | 13 | 55.1% |
| As White | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Israel Ruiz Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Israel Ruiz Escobar's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Bf4 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Israel Ruiz Escobar's chess games
All 49 games by Israel Ruiz Escobar 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Jose Maria Jimenez Elices | 1,930 | 17th Madrid San Viator Open | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Alberto Tirado Parra | 1,929 | 29th Collado Villalba Open B | A00 |
| Aug 2012 | Carlos Ruiz De Alegria Madariaga | 1,879 | 29th Collado Villalba Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Fernando Antonio Escalante Ortega | 1,867 | 29th Collado Villalba Open B | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Raul Esteban Posadilla | 1,852 | Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Madrid San Viator Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| 25th Parla Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,699 |
| 18th Madrid San Viator Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,680 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 6 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 28th Collado Villalba Open B | 2011 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Israel Ruiz Escobar's chess games?
49 games by Israel Ruiz Escobar, 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 Israel Ruiz Escobar has played.
What does Israel Ruiz Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Israel Ruiz Escobar opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Israel Ruiz Escobar answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Israel Ruiz Escobar play as White?
As White, Israel Ruiz Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Israel Ruiz Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Israel Ruiz Escobar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Israel Ruiz Escobar's FIDE rating?
Israel Ruiz Escobar is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Israel Ruiz Escobar played?
Our database contains 49 games by Israel Ruiz Escobar, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Israel Ruiz Escobar?
49 games by Israel Ruiz Escobar 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.