Prepare against Oscar Ruiz Mata
FM · Spain · World #7,225 classical · FIDE ID 2214199
Our database contains 147 games by Oscar Ruiz Mata, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Ruiz Mata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Ruiz Mata 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 | 2,220 | 2,350 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,309 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,309 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 76 | 54 | 17 | 51.7% |
| As White | 75 | 41 | 27 | 7 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Ruiz Mata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Ruiz Mata's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 89.3% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mata usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Mata usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Mata usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mata usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mata usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 92.9% | 74.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Oscar Ruiz Mata's chess games
All 147 games by Oscar Ruiz Mata 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: 76 wins, 54 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Pedro Zurano Lopez | 2,299 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | D04 |
| Jan 1996 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,250 | ch-Catalunya | C47 |
| Jan 1996 | Oscar Oliva Valero | 2,245 | Santa Coloma | C49 |
| Feb 2008 | Mariano Jimenez Albadalejo | 2,228 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | D53 |
| Jan 1995 | Juan Carlos Tebar Moreno | 2,220 | Barcelona La Lira Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Coloma | 1998 | 16 | 10 | 2,321 |
| Montcada Open | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| 8th Santa Coloma | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| Barcelona 10 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 17th | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2004 | 8 | 7 | 2,445 |
| 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2012 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Ruiz Mata's chess games?
147 games by Oscar Ruiz Mata, 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 Oscar Ruiz Mata has played.
What does Oscar Ruiz Mata play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Oscar Ruiz Mata opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Ruiz Mata answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Oscar Ruiz Mata play as White?
As White, Oscar Ruiz Mata's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Ruiz Mata play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Ruiz Mata most often plays: Petrov's Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Oscar Ruiz Mata's FIDE rating?
Oscar Ruiz Mata is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Oscar Ruiz Mata played?
Our database contains 147 games by Oscar Ruiz Mata, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 54 draws, 17 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Ruiz Mata?
147 games by Oscar Ruiz Mata 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.