Prepare against Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez
Spain · World #62,057 classical · FIDE ID 22229779
When preparing against Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 90 games by Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez 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 | 1,849 | 2,051 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,889 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 32 | 21 | 37 | 35.6% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 73.8% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's chess games
All 90 games by Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Juan Miguel Martinez Asensio | 2,116 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | B37 |
| Oct 2021 | Tomas Serra Olives | 2,113 | ch-ESP Seniors 65 | B34 |
| Jan 2010 | Jose Carlos Sanchez Moreno | 2,001 | chT-Aragon Preferente | A26 |
| Feb 2011 | Ana Tirapo Larcuen | 1,942 | chT-Aragon Preferente-B | E90 |
| Mar 2012 | Salvador Glaria Tevar | 1,921 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moncada Cup-H | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,752 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente-B | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
| Bayamo Cespedes tt | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,731 |
| Bayamo Cespedes Memorial Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| chT-Aragon | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,872 |
| Ciudad Heroe Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's chess games?
90 games by Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez, from Apr 2007 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 Ruiz Gutierrez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez played?
Our database contains 90 games by Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez?
90 games by Jose Manuel Ruiz Gutierrez 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.