Prepare against Josep Cruanas Ruart
Spain · World #65,963 classical · FIDE ID 2262843
When preparing against Josep Cruanas Ruart, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 81 games by Josep Cruanas Ruart, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Cruanas Ruart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Cruanas Ruart 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 | 1,835 | 2,053 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,918 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 32 | 16 | 40.7% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Cruanas Ruart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Cruanas Ruart's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 41.9% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ruart usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ruart usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ruart usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ruart usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ruart usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ruart usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Josep Cruanas Ruart's chess games
All 81 games by Josep Cruanas Ruart in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 33 wins, 32 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Miquel Cadena Garcia | 2,040 | chA-Girona | D94 |
| Dec 2001 | Ricard Perez Pinazo | 2,025 | ch-Girona | C77 |
| Jan 2004 | Josep Lluis Felipe Cuyas | 2,005 | chA-Girona | B30 |
| Jan 2004 | Ernest Bou Janoher | 2,005 | chA-Girona | D34 |
| Jan 2016 | Xavier Vila Pages | 2,003 | ch-Girona Seniors | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona Seniors | 2018 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-Girona | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| chA-Girona | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Gironi A | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,945 |
| Catalunya Vilanova Salt 35th | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Girona Veterans | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,049 |
| 37th Vilanova Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Banyoles Open A | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Cruanas Ruart's chess games?
81 games by Josep Cruanas Ruart, from Oct 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 Josep Cruanas Ruart has played.
What does Josep Cruanas Ruart play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Josep Cruanas Ruart opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Cruanas Ruart answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Josep Cruanas Ruart play as White?
As White, Josep Cruanas Ruart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Cruanas Ruart play as Black?
As Black, Josep Cruanas Ruart most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Josep Cruanas Ruart's FIDE rating?
Josep Cruanas Ruart is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Josep Cruanas Ruart played?
Our database contains 81 games by Josep Cruanas Ruart, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 16 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Cruanas Ruart?
81 games by Josep Cruanas Ruart 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.