Prepare against Benjamin Ruecker
DEU · World #6,193 classical · FIDE ID 4677110
When preparing against Benjamin Ruecker, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 583 games by Benjamin Ruecker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Ruecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Ruecker 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 | 2,242 | 2,284 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,251 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,180 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 583 | 204 | 227 | 152 | 35.0% |
| As White | 296 | 115 | 125 | 56 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 287 | 89 | 102 | 96 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Ruecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Ruecker's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 35.1% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 99 | 33.4% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 45 | 15.2% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 13.9% | 64.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ruecker usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 52.0% | 46.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 10.6% | 84.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 8.9% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 7.3% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.5% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 71.3% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 87.5% |
Benjamin Ruecker's chess games
All 583 games by Benjamin Ruecker 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: 204 wins, 227 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 11/9/1 | 52.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Vavra | 2,381 | Pardubice Czech Open A | A84 |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Bertagnolli | 2,376 | 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | A58 |
| Jul 2009 | Atanu Lahiri | 2,361 | Pardubice Czech Open A | A26 |
| Jun 2016 | Christoph Singer | 2,355 | 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | E04 |
| Dec 2011 | Stephan Rausch | 2,342 | BL2-Ost 1112 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U15 | 1997 | 18 | 9 | 2,312 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,332 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,177 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Ruecker's chess games?
583 games by Benjamin Ruecker, 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 Benjamin Ruecker has played.
What does Benjamin Ruecker play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Benjamin Ruecker opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Ruecker answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Ruecker play as White?
As White, Benjamin Ruecker's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Ruecker play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Ruecker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Benjamin Ruecker's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Ruecker is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Benjamin Ruecker played?
Our database contains 583 games by Benjamin Ruecker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 227 draws, 152 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Ruecker?
583 games by Benjamin Ruecker 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.