Prepare against Manuel Liceras Ruiz
Spain · World #89,999 classical · FIDE ID 22225137
When preparing against Manuel Liceras Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 66 games by Manuel Liceras Ruiz, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Liceras Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Liceras 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 | 1,759 | 1,823 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,778 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 37.9% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Liceras Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Liceras Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 45.8% | 40.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Manuel Liceras Ruiz's chess games
All 66 games by Manuel Liceras Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Ignacio Fernandez Garcia | 1,870 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | A21 |
| Aug 2018 | Alfonso Suarez Paz | 1,842 | 35th Collado Villalba Open B | B80 |
| Sep 2019 | Alejandro 1974 Garcia Diaz | 1,819 | 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | B22 |
| Aug 2015 | Alfonso Sanz Toledano | 1,796 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | B02 |
| Aug 2018 | Gonzalo Tevar Sanz | 1,757 | 35th Collado Villalba Open B | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,814 |
| 1st Madrid Seniors Pueblo Nuevo | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 7 | 6 | 1,984 |
| 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Liceras Ruiz's chess games?
66 games by Manuel Liceras Ruiz, from Apr 2008 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 Manuel Liceras Ruiz has played.
What does Manuel Liceras Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Manuel Liceras Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Liceras Ruiz answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Manuel Liceras Ruiz play as White?
As White, Manuel Liceras Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Liceras Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Liceras Ruiz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Manuel Liceras Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Manuel Liceras Ruiz is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Manuel Liceras Ruiz played?
Our database contains 66 games by Manuel Liceras Ruiz, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Liceras Ruiz?
66 games by Manuel Liceras 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.