Prepare against Pablo Horacio Ruiz
Argentina · World #80,158 classical · FIDE ID 137901
When preparing against Pablo Horacio Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 79 games by Pablo Horacio Ruiz, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Horacio Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Horacio Ruiz 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 | 1,788 | 2,009 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,775 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,715 | 1,848 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 12 | 38 | 36.7% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Horacio Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Horacio Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Pablo Horacio Ruiz's chess games
All 79 games by Pablo Horacio Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Martin Mansilla | 2,188 | ch-La Pampa | D45 |
| Dec 2019 | Ricardo Galleto | 1,947 | ch-ARG Seniors 50 | E91 |
| Dec 2016 | Agustin Vergara | 1,830 | ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Adrian Oscar Morea | 1,735 | 08 General Pico Open | D34 |
| May 2018 | Pablo Badde | 1,722 | ch-ARG sf U2300 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pampa Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| 08 General Pico Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| General Pico Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,629 |
| General Pico Del Campo Memorial | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,525 |
| 3rd Santa Rosa Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,945 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 50 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| ch-La Pampa | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,661 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Horacio Ruiz's chess games?
79 games by Pablo Horacio Ruiz, from Jul 2012 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 Pablo Horacio Ruiz has played.
What does Pablo Horacio Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pablo Horacio Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Horacio Ruiz answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pablo Horacio Ruiz play as White?
As White, Pablo Horacio Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Horacio Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Horacio Ruiz most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Pablo Horacio Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Pablo Horacio Ruiz is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Pablo Horacio Ruiz played?
Our database contains 79 games by Pablo Horacio Ruiz, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Horacio Ruiz?
79 games by Pablo Horacio Ruiz 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.