Prepare against Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez
Spain · World #6,527 classical · FIDE ID 2212609
When preparing against Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 66 games by Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez 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 | 2,234 | 2,248 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,221 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,229 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 27.3% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's chess games
All 66 games by Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | David Recuero Guerra | 2,454 | ch-ESP 78th | A48 |
| Apr 2002 | Daniel Garcia Roman | 2,365 | ch-ESP Universities | D38 |
| Jan 1998 | Victor Rodriguez Herreros | 2,310 | ch-ESP U20 | B01 |
| Jul 2000 | Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre | 2,252 | ch-ESP U20 | B01 |
| Jul 2000 | Javier Casanova Nunez | 2,153 | ch-ESP U20 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U20 | 2000 | 14 | 6 | 2,177 |
| ch-Jaen | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-ESP 78th | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,260 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,300 |
| ch-Asturias U12 | 1996 | 5 | 1 | – |
| chT2-ESP Gr2 | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,083 |
| 21st Jaen Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-ESP Gp1 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's chess games?
66 games by Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez, 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 Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez has played.
What does Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez played?
Our database contains 66 games by Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez?
66 games by Miguel Angel Ruiz Sanchez 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.