Prepare against Miguel Ruiz Buendia
FM · Spain · World #2,831 classical · FIDE ID 24537675
When preparing against Miguel Ruiz Buendia, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Miguel Ruiz Buendia, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Ruiz Buendia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Ruiz Buendia 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 | 2,345 | 2,382 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,367 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,160 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 206 | 107 | 172 | 42.5% |
| As White | 244 | 105 | 54 | 85 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 241 | 101 | 53 | 87 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Ruiz Buendia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Ruiz Buendia's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 226 | 92.6% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Buendia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Buendia usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Buendia usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Buendia usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Buendia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Buendia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 50.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 57 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 62.7% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 36.0% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Miguel Ruiz Buendia's chess games
All 485 games by Miguel Ruiz Buendia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Aug 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: 206 wins, 107 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Edvin Trost | 2,434 | 4th Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | C65 |
| Apr 2026 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,432 | 10th Semana Santa Open | E42 |
| Dec 2024 | Zsoka Gaal | 2,425 | 5th elllobregat Open | B19 |
| Aug 2024 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,403 | ch-ESP Rapid | B42 |
| Sep 2024 | Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez | 2,399 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,220 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 10 | 2,140 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,205 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,965 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,033 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,449 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Ruiz Buendia's chess games?
485 games by Miguel Ruiz Buendia, from Aug 2014 to Aug 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 Ruiz Buendia has played.
What does Miguel Ruiz Buendia play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Miguel Ruiz Buendia opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Ruiz Buendia answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Miguel Ruiz Buendia play as White?
As White, Miguel Ruiz Buendia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Ruiz Buendia play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Ruiz Buendia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Miguel Ruiz Buendia's FIDE rating?
Miguel Ruiz Buendia is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Miguel Ruiz Buendia played?
Our database contains 485 games by Miguel Ruiz Buendia, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 107 draws, 172 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Ruiz Buendia?
485 games by Miguel Ruiz Buendia 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.