Prepare against Juan Ruzafa Sanchez
Spain · World #86,330 classical · FIDE ID 22217916
When preparing against Juan Ruzafa Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Juan Ruzafa Sanchez, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ruzafa Sanchez 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 | 1,770 | 1,883 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,859 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 57.9% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's chess games
All 38 games by Juan Ruzafa Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Pablo 1974 Sanchez Martinez | 1,886 | 5th Ibiza Eivissa Open | D43 |
| Jul 2018 | Luis Gercowski Tuchszer | 1,753 | 7th Ibiza Eivissa Open | D85 |
| Jul 2019 | Raul Moya Diaz | 1,718 | 8th Ibiza Eivissa Open | D45 |
| Apr 2015 | Joan Guasch Riera | 1,717 | chT-Eivissa City | B76 |
| Apr 2016 | Aitor Prohens Lopez | 1,678 | 5th Ibiza Eivissa Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Eivissa Open 6th | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,759 |
| 5th Ibiza Eivissa Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,970 |
| 8th Ibiza Eivissa Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 7th Ibiza Eivissa Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,754 |
| chT-Ibiza 38th | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,658 |
| chT-Eivissa City | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 3rd Sunway Formentera Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's chess games?
38 games by Juan Ruzafa Sanchez, from May 2015 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 Juan Ruzafa Sanchez has played.
What does Juan Ruzafa Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Juan Ruzafa Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ruzafa Sanchez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Juan Ruzafa Sanchez play as White?
As White, Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ruzafa Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ruzafa Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Juan Ruzafa Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Juan Ruzafa Sanchez is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Juan Ruzafa Sanchez played?
Our database contains 38 games by Juan Ruzafa Sanchez, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (57.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ruzafa Sanchez?
38 games by Juan Ruzafa Sanchez 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.