Prepare against Josep Pellus Ruiz
Spain · World #17,672 classical · FIDE ID 2221837
Our database contains 195 games by Josep Pellus Ruiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Pellus Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Pellus 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 | 2,078 | 2,219 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,164 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,112 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 90 | 54 | 51 | 46.2% |
| As White | 97 | 45 | 24 | 28 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 45 | 30 | 23 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Pellus Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Pellus Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 60 | 61.9% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 34.0% | 60.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 42.2% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 24.4% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Josep Pellus Ruiz's chess games
All 195 games by Josep Pellus Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 90 wins, 54 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Jordi Herms Agullo | 2,224 | 8th Roncana Open A | B09 |
| Jan 2015 | Miguel Vazquez Gamero | 2,221 | ch-Cerdanyola del Valles Regional | A29 |
| Jan 2015 | Jose Valencia Jimenez | 2,218 | ch-Cerdanyola del Valles Regional | A84 |
| Mar 2022 | Reginald Martyr | 2,217 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A35 |
| Feb 2008 | Errol Dickl | 2,197 | chT-Catalunya Honor | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Barbera del Valles Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Paretana C | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,104 |
| 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| 6th Barcelona Ideal Clave | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Pellus Ruiz's chess games?
195 games by Josep Pellus Ruiz, from Apr 2003 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 Pellus Ruiz has played.
What does Josep Pellus Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Josep Pellus Ruiz opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Pellus Ruiz answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Josep Pellus Ruiz play as White?
As White, Josep Pellus Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Pellus Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Josep Pellus Ruiz most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Josep Pellus Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Josep Pellus Ruiz is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Josep Pellus Ruiz played?
Our database contains 195 games by Josep Pellus Ruiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 54 draws, 51 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Pellus Ruiz?
195 games by Josep Pellus 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.