Prepare against Ulises Ruiz
URY · World #138,481 classical · FIDE ID 3007405
When preparing against Ulises Ruiz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ulises Ruiz, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulises Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulises 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 | 1,624 | 1,667 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,752 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 14 | 32 | 25.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulises Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulises Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Ulises Ruiz's chess games
All 62 games by Ulises Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Luis Rodriguez Lazo | 1,908 | 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | A48 |
| Jul 2016 | Diego Griselka | 1,809 | ch-URU Amateur | A31 |
| Aug 2019 | Carlos Barreto | 1,739 | Punta del Este Interdepartamental | C00 |
| Feb 2015 | Raul Torres Acosta | 1,687 | 4th La Paloma Open | C20 |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Fernando Rodriguez Martinez | 1,659 | 2nd Punta del Este Barla Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU Amateur | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,686 |
| ch-URU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,406 |
| chT-URU Interclubes Serie B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,498 |
| 4th La Paloma Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| 3rd Colonia del Sacramento Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,465 |
| Salto Litoral Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,608 |
| Punta del Este Interdepartamental | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| Horacio Arevalo Memorial | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulises Ruiz's chess games?
62 games by Ulises Ruiz, from May 2015 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 Ulises Ruiz has played.
What does Ulises Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ulises Ruiz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulises Ruiz answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ulises Ruiz play as White?
As White, Ulises Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulises Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Ulises Ruiz most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ulises Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Ulises Ruiz is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,667 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ulises Ruiz played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ulises Ruiz, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulises Ruiz?
62 games by Ulises 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.