Prepare against Alain Ruffenach
France · World #53,487 classical · FIDE ID 610747
Our database contains 151 games by Alain Ruffenach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Ruffenach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Ruffenach 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 | 1,879 | 2,112 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,926 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,916 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 37 | 25 | 89 | 24.5% |
| As White | 70 | 18 | 14 | 38 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 11 | 51 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Ruffenach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Ruffenach's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 92.9% | 37.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 37.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues Na3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ruffenach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 28 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 51.6% | 15.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
Alain Ruffenach's chess games
All 151 games by Alain Ruffenach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 25 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 8/5/29 | 19.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Carles Martin Barcelo | 2,221 | 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | D26 |
| Mar 2008 | Francois Schwicker | 2,213 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | D06 |
| Jan 1995 | Frederic Dijoux | 2,185 | chB-FRA | B24 |
| Jan 2018 | Martin Simet | 2,170 | 17th Marianske Lazne Open | A44 |
| Mar 2011 | Stephane Salus | 2,145 | 12th ch-EU | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,129 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,088 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 2,085 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,916 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,891 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,050 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Ruffenach's chess games?
151 games by Alain Ruffenach, from Apr 2003 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 Alain Ruffenach has played.
What does Alain Ruffenach play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Alain Ruffenach opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Ruffenach answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alain Ruffenach play as White?
As White, Alain Ruffenach's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Ruffenach play as Black?
As Black, Alain Ruffenach most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 19.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Alain Ruffenach's FIDE rating?
Alain Ruffenach is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alain Ruffenach played?
Our database contains 151 games by Alain Ruffenach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 25 draws, 89 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Ruffenach?
151 games by Alain Ruffenach 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.