Prepare against Alexander Rueger
DEU · World #69,774 classical · FIDE ID 4682688
When preparing against Alexander Rueger, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alexander Rueger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Rueger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Rueger 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 | 1,822 | 2,124 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,852 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 9 | 24 | 26.7% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Rueger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Rueger's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 58.3% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rueger usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rueger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Rueger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Rueger usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Rueger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Rueger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Rueger's chess games
All 45 games by Alexander Rueger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Marco Sbarra | 2,246 | 7th Locarno Open | A45 |
| Sep 2009 | Peter Steinbach | 2,064 | ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | A45 |
| Aug 2010 | Oliver Schoembs | 1,938 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E32 |
| Aug 2010 | Robert Ruff | 1,827 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D44 |
| Aug 2009 | Sven Baron | 1,790 | ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| 18th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 7th Locarno Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,888 |
| 21st Davos Summer Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,483 |
| 17th Staufer Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,223 |
| 6th Neckar Open B | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Rueger's chess games?
45 games by Alexander Rueger, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Rueger has played.
What does Alexander Rueger play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alexander Rueger opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Rueger answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Rueger play as White?
As White, Alexander Rueger's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Rueger play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Rueger most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alexander Rueger's FIDE rating?
Alexander Rueger is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Alexander Rueger played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alexander Rueger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Rueger?
45 games by Alexander Rueger 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.