Prepare against Luis Cabrera Ruiz
Spain · World #9,056 classical · FIDE ID 2277808
When preparing against Luis Cabrera Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Luis Cabrera Ruiz, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Cabrera Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Cabrera 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 | 2,185 | 2,204 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,133 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,086 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 24.3% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Cabrera Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Cabrera Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (5% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Luis Cabrera Ruiz's chess games
All 37 games by Luis Cabrera Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Luis Maria Campos Gambuti | 2,373 | ch-ESP rapid | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Victor Fernandez Barrera | 2,301 | ch-ESP rapid | B39 |
| Aug 2019 | Salvador Perez Beltran | 2,103 | ch-ESP rapid | B44 |
| Aug 2006 | Martin Jesus Benitez Fernandez | 2,090 | chT-ESP 1st div South | B40 |
| Aug 2006 | Oscar Safont Guillen | 2,041 | chT-ESP 1st div South | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-ESP Gr2 | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,176 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-ESP 1st div South | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 2,198 |
| Granada Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 |
| Granada Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
| 20th Jaen Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,151 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Cabrera Ruiz's chess games?
37 games by Luis Cabrera Ruiz, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Luis Cabrera Ruiz has played.
What does Luis Cabrera Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luis Cabrera Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Cabrera Ruiz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Luis Cabrera Ruiz play as White?
As White, Luis Cabrera Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Cabrera Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Luis Cabrera Ruiz most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Luis Cabrera Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Luis Cabrera Ruiz is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Luis Cabrera Ruiz played?
Our database contains 37 games by Luis Cabrera Ruiz, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Cabrera Ruiz?
37 games by Luis Cabrera 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.