Prepare against Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz
FM · SLV · World #10,691 classical · FIDE ID 6708870
When preparing against Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 518 games by Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Jose Guevara 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 | 2,160 | 2,231 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,157 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 201 | 55 | 262 | 38.8% |
| As White | 259 | 109 | 28 | 122 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 259 | 92 | 27 | 140 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 76.4% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 55 | 21.2% | 49.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 57.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 20.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.7% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 67.1% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's chess games
All 518 games by Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 201 wins, 55 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 41 | 16/2/23 | 39.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/5/18 | 37.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 21/2/10 | 63.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,524 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | C55 |
| Jun 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,492 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A30 |
| Sep 2026 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,440 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B45 |
| Oct 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 315 | 118 | 2,085 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,041 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's chess games?
518 games by Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz has played.
What does Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games).
What openings does Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz play as White?
As White, Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 63.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz played?
Our database contains 518 games by Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 55 draws, 262 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz?
518 games by Santiago Jose Guevara 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.