Prepare against Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz
Spain · World #31,090 classical · FIDE ID 2272300
When preparing against Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 55 games by Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Maria Crespo 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 | 1,979 | 2,082 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,042 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 11 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's chess games
All 55 games by Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Mauricio Vassallo Barroche | 2,357 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | B06 |
| Aug 2018 | Saul Vinuela Diaz | 2,216 | ch-ESP rapid | D12 |
| Aug 2018 | Daniel 1984 Salvador Lopez | 2,162 | ch-ESP rapid | D03 |
| Oct 2018 | Javier Garrido Fernandez | 2,107 | chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | B01 |
| Dec 2018 | Pablo Diaz Mino | 1,979 | chT-Andalucia Honor Final | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,967 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,222 |
| 1st Granada Nazari Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 86th ch-ESP | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,871 |
| Galdar Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's chess games?
55 games by Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz, from Jul 2004 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 Maria Crespo Ruiz has played.
What does Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz play as White?
As White, Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz played?
Our database contains 55 games by Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Maria Crespo Ruiz?
55 games by Manuel Maria Crespo 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.