Prepare against Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz
Spain · World #77,735 classical · FIDE ID 22280138
When preparing against Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 53 games by Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz 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 | 1,797 | 1,824 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 20 | 5 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Munoz usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Munoz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's chess games
All 53 games by Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Cayetano Jimenez Hernandez | 2,240 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B90 |
| Dec 2013 | Rodrigo Murillo Fiol | 1,813 | Figueres Open 3rd | C00 |
| May 2012 | Santi Viaplana Puigdomenech | 1,615 | 6th Llinars del Valles Open B | B19 |
| Aug 2011 | Carles Cantenys Pages | 1,570 | 12th Figueres Open | C66 |
| Aug 2011 | Luis Andres Sebastian | 1,530 | 12th Figueres Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,872 |
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
| Figueres Open 3rd | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,736 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,595 |
| 2nd Olot Volcans Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,674 |
| 4th Girona Open A | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,582 |
| chT-Malaga Primera | 2000 | 3 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's chess games?
53 games by Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz, from Jul 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 Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz has played.
What does Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz play as White?
As White, Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz's FIDE rating?
Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz?
53 games by Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz 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.