Prepare against Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz
NIC · World #99,858 classical · FIDE ID 6107826
When preparing against Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 59 games by Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Cortez 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 | 1,730 | 1,742 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 30.5% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's chess games
All 59 games by Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Oscar Gutierrez | 1,893 | Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | E12 |
| Jun 2019 | Heriberto Ortiz | 1,884 | 19th Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | B20 |
| Jun 2019 | Fidel Granados Lopez | 1,775 | 19th Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | B34 |
| Oct 2021 | Odell Olivares | 1,613 | chT-NCA 1st Stage | C02 |
| Jul 2020 | Erlis Jose Quintanilla Gallo | 1,585 | Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2022 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,510 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,482 |
| Managua Arellano Mem | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,615 |
| 19th Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,879 |
| Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| chT-NCA fase1 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,441 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's chess games?
59 games by Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz, from Sep 2018 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 Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz has played.
What does Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz played?
Our database contains 59 games by Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Cortez Ruiz?
59 games by Luis Miguel Cortez 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.