Prepare against Javier Ruiz Vazquez
FM · Spain · World #4,328 classical · FIDE ID 54727308
When preparing against Javier Ruiz Vazquez, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ware Opening as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 415 games by Javier Ruiz Vazquez, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Javier Ruiz Vazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Ruiz Vazquez 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 | 2,294 | 2,302 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,199 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,283 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 170 | 49 | 196 | 41.0% |
| As White | 212 | 91 | 24 | 97 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 203 | 79 | 25 | 99 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Ruiz Vazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Ruiz Vazquez's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 79.2% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 10.4% | 45.5% |
| a4 | 17 | 8.0% | 29.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 42.9% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 29 | 31.9% | 36.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.5% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 80.3% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.8% | 38.9% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Javier Ruiz Vazquez's chess games
All 415 games by Javier Ruiz Vazquez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 170 wins, 49 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | D93 |
| Aug 2024 | Chen Zou | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,428 | Titled Tue | D01 |
| Jul 2024 | Frode Elsness | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 298 | 126.5 | 2,151 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,007 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,689 |
| IV Torneo Ajedrez Villa de Noblejas | Torneo Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,248 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Ruiz Vazquez's chess games?
415 games by Javier Ruiz Vazquez, from Sep 2019 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 Javier Ruiz Vazquez has played.
What does Javier Ruiz Vazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Javier Ruiz Vazquez opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.a4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Ruiz Vazquez answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...a5 (2% of games).
What openings does Javier Ruiz Vazquez play as White?
As White, Javier Ruiz Vazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Ruiz Vazquez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Ruiz Vazquez most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Javier Ruiz Vazquez's FIDE rating?
Javier Ruiz Vazquez is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Javier Ruiz Vazquez played?
Our database contains 415 games by Javier Ruiz Vazquez, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 49 draws, 196 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Ruiz Vazquez?
415 games by Javier Ruiz Vazquez 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.