Prepare against Jonathan Ruano Azua
Ecuador · World #58,568 classical · FIDE ID 3600300
Our database contains 55 games by Jonathan Ruano Azua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Ruano Azua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Ruano Azua 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 | 1,861 | 2,133 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 30.9% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Ruano Azua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Ruano Azua's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Azua usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Ruano Azua's chess games
All 55 games by Jonathan Ruano Azua in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rafael Mendoza | 2,305 | Quito Gran Prix Open | B13 |
| Jan 1994 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,280 | Wch U16 | E90 |
| Jan 1996 | Jose Perdomo Abad | 2,265 | Gran Canaria Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 1994 | 19 | 7 | 2,159 |
| Wch U12 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Quito Gran Prix Open | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-Pan American U14 7th | 1994 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Pan American U12 4th | 1991 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1996 | 3 | 1 | 2,128 |
| 50th La Roda Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,953 |
| 41st San Sebastian Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Ruano Azua's chess games?
55 games by Jonathan Ruano Azua, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan Ruano Azua has played.
What does Jonathan Ruano Azua play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jonathan Ruano Azua opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Ruano Azua answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Ruano Azua play as White?
As White, Jonathan Ruano Azua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Ruano Azua play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Ruano Azua most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jonathan Ruano Azua's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Ruano Azua is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jonathan Ruano Azua played?
Our database contains 55 games by Jonathan Ruano Azua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Ruano Azua?
55 games by Jonathan Ruano Azua 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.