Prepare against Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz
Spain · World #78,049 classical · FIDE ID 22217746
When preparing against Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Lafuente 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 | 1,796 | 1,822 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,791 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 59 | 19 | 64 | 41.5% |
| As White | 73 | 33 | 7 | 33 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 12 | 31 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 97.8% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's chess games
All 142 games by Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 59 wins, 19 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Francesc Cobos Navarro | 1,948 | 2nd Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | B76 |
| May 2015 | Damia Nunez Ortiz | 1,940 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | B01 |
| May 2014 | Juan Diaz Doblas | 1,938 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | C55 |
| May 2014 | Lluis Ramirez Garcia | 1,935 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | C50 |
| Nov 2014 | Jordi Vidal Palou | 1,934 | 6th Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 1,897 |
| 3rd Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Llinars Open Tardor Llinars d I | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 3rd Santa Eulalia de Roncana | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,706 |
| 10th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,231 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 2nd Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's chess games?
142 games by Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz, from Jul 2008 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 Manuel Lafuente Ruiz has played.
What does Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz played?
Our database contains 142 games by Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 19 draws, 64 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Lafuente Ruiz?
142 games by Jose Manuel Lafuente 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.