Prepare against Matias Ruiz Vinals
Spain · World #27,503 classical · FIDE ID 2252295
When preparing against Matias Ruiz Vinals, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 247 games by Matias Ruiz Vinals, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matias Ruiz Vinals's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Ruiz Vinals 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 | 2,001 | 2,177 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,983 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,989 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 107 | 39 | 101 | 43.3% |
| As White | 124 | 59 | 22 | 43 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 123 | 48 | 17 | 58 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Ruiz Vinals's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Ruiz Vinals's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 86.3% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vinals usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vinals usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vinals usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vinals usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Vinals usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vinals usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 50.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 30.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.6% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 57.5% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Matias Ruiz Vinals's chess games
All 247 games by Matias Ruiz Vinals in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 107 wins, 39 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Fernando Alberto Braga | 2,425 | 15th Binissalem Open | D46 |
| Oct 2001 | Lester Tattersall Rodriguez | 2,331 | ch-Mallorca 0102 Preferente | E92 |
| Oct 2006 | Vidal Alejandro Gonzalez Arribas | 2,297 | 3rd Calvia Open | D52 |
| Oct 2006 | Pedro Jose Barcelo Pujadas | 2,261 | 3rd Calvia Open | D43 |
| Nov 2004 | Rafael Rodkin | 2,253 | 1st Calvia Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2012 | 22 | 11 | 2,066 |
| ch-Mallorca Preferente | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 2,093 |
| chT-Palma de Mallorca | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,365 |
| 17th Calvia Amateur Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,970 |
| Mallorca Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 16th Binissalem Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| 17th Binissalem Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Ruiz Vinals's chess games?
247 games by Matias Ruiz Vinals, from Apr 2003 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 Matias Ruiz Vinals has played.
What does Matias Ruiz Vinals play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Matias Ruiz Vinals opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Ruiz Vinals answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matias Ruiz Vinals play as White?
As White, Matias Ruiz Vinals's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Ruiz Vinals play as Black?
As Black, Matias Ruiz Vinals most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Matias Ruiz Vinals's FIDE rating?
Matias Ruiz Vinals is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Matias Ruiz Vinals played?
Our database contains 247 games by Matias Ruiz Vinals, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 39 draws, 101 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Ruiz Vinals?
247 games by Matias Ruiz Vinals 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.