Prepare against Rafael Ruiz Escobar
Spain · World #40,657 classical · FIDE ID 2224585
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Ruiz Escobar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Ruiz Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Ruiz Escobar 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 | 1,932 | 2,097 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,948 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 59 | 17 | 68 | 41.0% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 7 | 34 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 29 | 10 | 34 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Ruiz Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Ruiz Escobar's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 64.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 21.1% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.9% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 64.1% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
Rafael Ruiz Escobar's chess games
All 144 games by Rafael Ruiz Escobar 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: 59 wins, 17 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Jesus Javier Cortes Bueno | 2,302 | Pamplona Open | A35 |
| Dec 2006 | Daniel Gomez Anadon | 2,268 | 16th Pamplona Open | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Juan Jose Saenz Martinez | 2,201 | ch-Euskadi Seniors 29th | A52 |
| Jan 2000 | Gernot Blum | 2,167 | 23rd San Sebastian Open | A39 |
| Jan 1998 | Miguel Angel Sanchez Romero | 2,165 | Absoluto Preferente | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 21 | 13 | 1,892 |
| Absoluto Preferente | 1999 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,121 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 14 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-ESP | 1987 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| San Juan Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 4th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Ruiz Escobar's chess games?
144 games by Rafael Ruiz Escobar, 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 Rafael Ruiz Escobar has played.
What does Rafael Ruiz Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Rafael Ruiz Escobar opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Ruiz Escobar answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Rafael Ruiz Escobar play as White?
As White, Rafael Ruiz Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Ruiz Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Ruiz Escobar most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Rafael Ruiz Escobar's FIDE rating?
Rafael Ruiz Escobar is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rafael Ruiz Escobar played?
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Ruiz Escobar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 17 draws, 68 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Ruiz Escobar?
144 games by Rafael Ruiz Escobar 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.