Prepare against Santiago Perez Ruiz
Spain · World #39,643 classical · FIDE ID 22228225
Our database contains 115 games by Santiago Perez Ruiz, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Perez Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Perez 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 | 1,937 | 2,025 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,979 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,934 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 38 | 24 | 53 | 33.0% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 10 | 24 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Perez Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Perez Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 100.0% | 39.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (35.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Santiago Perez Ruiz's chess games
All 115 games by Santiago Perez Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Enver Sadrija | 2,241 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | E22 |
| Apr 2024 | Marcel Milat | 2,169 | Ponte de Lima Open | E91 |
| Jun 2014 | Lluis Jove Grau | 2,150 | 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | E22 |
| Jul 2015 | Ismael Molano Lafuente | 2,112 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C00 |
| Jan 2020 | Victor-Dumitru Stolniceanu | 2,074 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Girona Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,826 |
| 9th Maresme Open | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| Ponte de Lima Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Perez Ruiz's chess games?
115 games by Santiago Perez Ruiz, from Jan 2007 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 Santiago Perez Ruiz has played.
What does Santiago Perez Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Santiago Perez Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Perez Ruiz answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Santiago Perez Ruiz play as White?
As White, Santiago Perez Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Perez Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Perez Ruiz most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Santiago Perez Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Santiago Perez Ruiz is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Santiago Perez Ruiz played?
Our database contains 115 games by Santiago Perez Ruiz, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Perez Ruiz?
115 games by Santiago Perez 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.