Prepare against Ricardo Ciuro Munoz
Spain · World #54,124 classical · FIDE ID 2267888
When preparing against Ricardo Ciuro Munoz, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Ricardo Ciuro Munoz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Ciuro Munoz 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 | 1,877 | 2,169 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,892 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 104 | 70 | 66 | 43.3% |
| As White | 126 | 61 | 36 | 29 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 114 | 43 | 34 | 37 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 79.4% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 12.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Munoz usually continues d3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Munoz usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 46.3% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 34.1% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's chess games
All 240 games by Ricardo Ciuro Munoz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 104 wins, 70 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/11/11 | 40.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Cesar Estrada Martinez | 2,238 | ch-Madrid Seniors 0809 | E02 |
| Nov 2019 | Janez Barle | 2,221 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Jan 2009 | Pablo Salcedo Tornero | 2,158 | ch-Madrid sf-A | B06 |
| Jun 2012 | Csaba Schenkerik | 2,156 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | B03 |
| Jun 2012 | Zoltan Darazs | 2,136 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2016 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 30 | 19 | 2,009 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 12 | 2,047 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,049 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 10th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 16th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's chess games?
240 games by Ricardo Ciuro Munoz, from Jul 2005 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 Ricardo Ciuro Munoz has played.
What does Ricardo Ciuro Munoz play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Ricardo Ciuro Munoz opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Ciuro Munoz answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Ciuro Munoz play as White?
As White, Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Ciuro Munoz play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Ciuro Munoz most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Ricardo Ciuro Munoz's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Ciuro Munoz is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Ricardo Ciuro Munoz played?
Our database contains 240 games by Ricardo Ciuro Munoz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 70 draws, 66 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Ciuro Munoz?
240 games by Ricardo Ciuro Munoz 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.