Prepare against Ryan Amburgy
FM · United States · World #4,515 classical · FIDE ID 30924820
Our database contains 1,262 games by Ryan Amburgy, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Amburgy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Amburgy 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 | 2,288 | 2,363 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,293 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,262 | 539 | 233 | 490 | 42.7% |
| As White | 631 | 282 | 111 | 238 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 631 | 257 | 122 | 252 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Amburgy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Amburgy's side.
First moves as White (630 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 459 | 72.9% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 137 | 21.7% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 2.9% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.4% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues e4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues e3 (48.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 116 | 43.9% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 114 | 43.2% | 48.2% |
| c5 | 25 | 9.5% | 62.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 97.7% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ryan Amburgy's chess games
All 1,262 games by Ryan Amburgy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 539 wins, 233 draws, 490 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 88 | 39/13/36 | 44.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 38/11/24 | 52.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 60 | 38/9/13 | 63.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 42 | 19/4/19 | 45.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 11/6/20 | 29.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 10/8/18 | 27.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Sep 2025 | S Vidit | 2,712 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Oct 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,707 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| Sep 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue | A52 |
| Jun 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 844 | 461.5 | 2,344 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 23 | 2,381 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,364 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,254 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,444 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,165 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Amburgy's chess games?
1,262 games by Ryan Amburgy, from Aug 2017 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 Ryan Amburgy has played.
What does Ryan Amburgy play on the first move as White?
Across 630 games with White in our database, Ryan Amburgy opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Amburgy answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Ryan Amburgy play as White?
As White, Ryan Amburgy's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (88 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (73 games, 52.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (60 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Amburgy play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Amburgy most often plays: Catalan (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 631 games.
What is Ryan Amburgy's FIDE rating?
Ryan Amburgy is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ryan Amburgy played?
Our database contains 1,262 games by Ryan Amburgy, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 539 wins, 233 draws, 490 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Amburgy?
1,262 games by Ryan Amburgy 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.