Prepare against Joaquin Ruiz Manrique
Spain · World #37,408 classical · FIDE ID 2254824
Our database contains 32 games by Joaquin Ruiz Manrique, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Ruiz Manrique's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Ruiz Manrique 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 | 1,947 | 1,986 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,983 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 21.9% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Manrique usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Manrique usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Manrique usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Manrique usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joaquin Ruiz Manrique's chess games
All 32 games by Joaquin Ruiz Manrique in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Frank Recklingloh | 2,133 | 13th Gibraltar Challengers B | B23 |
| Feb 2015 | Detlev Kuhne | 2,131 | 13th Gibraltar Challengers B | D37 |
| Mar 2015 | Juan Manuel Sanchez Ponce | 2,010 | ch-Cadiz Youth+Experts | A45 |
| Jan 2012 | Ray Morris-Hill | 2,005 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | A10 |
| Feb 2012 | Paul Heaton | 1,998 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,730 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,972 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Week1 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,837 |
| 13th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,030 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open A | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,713 |
| ch-Cadiz Youth+Experts | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,410 |
| ch-Cadiz Region Youth+Experts | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Ruiz Manrique's chess games?
32 games by Joaquin Ruiz Manrique, from Mar 2012 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 Joaquin Ruiz Manrique has played.
What does Joaquin Ruiz Manrique play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joaquin Ruiz Manrique opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Ruiz Manrique answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Ruiz Manrique play as White?
As White, Joaquin Ruiz Manrique's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Ruiz Manrique play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Ruiz Manrique most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Joaquin Ruiz Manrique's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Ruiz Manrique is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Joaquin Ruiz Manrique played?
Our database contains 32 games by Joaquin Ruiz Manrique, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Ruiz Manrique?
32 games by Joaquin Ruiz Manrique 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.