Prepare against Marcos Ruiz Castillejos
Spain · World #91,009 classical · FIDE ID 94774951
When preparing against Marcos Ruiz Castillejos, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marcos Ruiz Castillejos, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Ruiz Castillejos 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 | 1,758 | 1,843 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,742 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 262 rated games against 234 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 126 | 72 | 27 | 27 | 57.1% | 1,541 | 1,647 | 17 |
| Rapid | 66 | 31 | 6 | 29 | 47.0% | 1,689 | 1,647 | 5 |
| Blitz | 61 | 27 | 9 | 25 | 44.3% | 1,703 | 1,658 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 130 | 35 | 27 | 68 | 26.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 78 | 55 | 12 | 11 | 70.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 38 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1,754 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 116 | 61 | 24 | 31 | 1,704 | 1,765 |
| 2024 | 77 | 36 | 13 | 28 | 1,618 | 1,612 |
| 2023 | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 1,278 | 1,162 |
Where Marcos Ruiz Castillejos has played
Spain (36) · Montenegro (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Castillejos usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Castillejos usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Castillejos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Castillejos usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's chess games
All 30 games by Marcos Ruiz Castillejos in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Lucas-Madalin Nocigan | 1,712 | ch-ESP U10 | D32 |
| Jul 2024 | Javier Juan Miguel | 1,710 | ch-ESP U10 | D05 |
| Jul 2024 | Sebastian Velasquez Vargas | 1,651 | ch-ESP U10 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Daniel Verdu Lajara | 1,575 | Regional Por Edades Murcia 2026 | Sub-12 | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Laura Rodriguez Sanchez | 1,562 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,424 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,784 |
| I Torneo de Ajedrez Sub-1800 Molina de Segura | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| Regional Por Edades Murcia 2026 | Sub-12 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's chess games?
30 games by Marcos Ruiz Castillejos, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Marcos Ruiz Castillejos has played.
What does Marcos Ruiz Castillejos play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marcos Ruiz Castillejos opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Ruiz Castillejos answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Marcos Ruiz Castillejos play as White?
As White, Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Ruiz Castillejos play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Ruiz Castillejos most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marcos Ruiz Castillejos's FIDE rating?
Marcos Ruiz Castillejos is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Marcos Ruiz Castillejos played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marcos Ruiz Castillejos, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Ruiz Castillejos?
30 games by Marcos Ruiz Castillejos 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.