Prepare against Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad
Spain · World #6,616 classical · FIDE ID 2204860
When preparing against Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 165 games by Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad 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 | 2,233 | 2,299 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,229 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,169 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 82 | 24 | 59 | 49.7% |
| As White | 84 | 44 | 11 | 29 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 38 | 13 | 30 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 89.0% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Abad usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Abad usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Abad usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Abad usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 57.4% | 53.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 19.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's chess games
All 165 games by Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 82 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Juan Mario Gomez Esteban | 2,488 | 20th Erandio Open | A57 |
| Jul 2025 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,406 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | C16 |
| Jul 2025 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,361 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | C11 |
| Apr 2019 | Adrian Martinez Fernandez | 2,318 | ch-Basque | B90 |
| Oct 2011 | Luis Olaizola Ortega | 2,217 | ch-Gipuzkoa | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 13 | 10 | 2,317 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,211 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2300 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,318 |
| 9th Mondariz Open U2300 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,954 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Basque | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 2,024 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's chess games?
165 games by Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad has played.
What does Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad played?
Our database contains 165 games by Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad?
165 games by Juan Manuel Ruiz Abad 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.