Prepare against Manuel Ruiz Bellon
Spain · World #39,030 classical · FIDE ID 32011504
Our database contains 104 games by Manuel Ruiz Bellon, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Ruiz Bellon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Ruiz Bellon 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 | 1,940 | 2,006 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,002 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 20 | 48 | 34.6% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 9 | 23 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Ruiz Bellon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Ruiz Bellon's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 30.2% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bellon usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Bellon usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bellon usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bellon usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bellon usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bellon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Manuel Ruiz Bellon's chess games
All 104 games by Manuel Ruiz Bellon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 36 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Angelo Young | 2,309 | 30th Wch Seniors 50 | A81 |
| May 2017 | Cesar Gallardo Fernandez | 2,225 | chA-Andalucia | C11 |
| Jun 2016 | Jaume Gallart Zafra | 2,160 | 3rd Rutas de Cuenca Open | D26 |
| Nov 2018 | Sergey Smolin | 2,140 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A26 |
| Nov 2018 | Thorsten Cmiel | 2,122 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Seniors 50 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,145 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,034 |
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,967 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,920 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 50 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Ruiz Bellon's chess games?
104 games by Manuel Ruiz Bellon, from Sep 2009 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 Ruiz Bellon has played.
What does Manuel Ruiz Bellon play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Manuel Ruiz Bellon opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Ruiz Bellon answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Manuel Ruiz Bellon play as White?
As White, Manuel Ruiz Bellon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Ruiz Bellon play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Ruiz Bellon most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Manuel Ruiz Bellon's FIDE rating?
Manuel Ruiz Bellon is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Manuel Ruiz Bellon played?
Our database contains 104 games by Manuel Ruiz Bellon, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Ruiz Bellon?
104 games by Manuel Ruiz Bellon 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.