Prepare against Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz
Spain · World #73,766 classical · FIDE ID 2258773
When preparing against Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (58%).
Our database contains 110 games by Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz 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 | 1,809 | 2,083 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,908 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 39 | 34 | 37 | 35.5% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 50.8% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 15.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's chess games
All 110 games by Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Glenn L House | 2,203 | 13th Malaga Open | C00 |
| Jan 1997 | Sergio Cardoso Garcia | 2,105 | ch-Malaga | C11 |
| Jan 2004 | Miguel Angel Cabrera Peinado | 2,090 | ch-Malaga | D03 |
| Jan 2002 | Carlos Gutierrez Lopez | 2,059 | ch-Malaga Preferente | E59 |
| Jan 1997 | Francisco Silva Martinez | 2,020 | ch-Malaga | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2019 | 40 | 24 | 2,115 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 1,994 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,147 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,827 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's chess games?
110 games by Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz, from Jan 2004 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 Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz has played.
What does Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz play as White?
As White, Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz played?
Our database contains 110 games by Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz?
110 games by Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz 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.