Prepare against Bernard Ruch
France · World #72,770 classical · FIDE ID 612669
When preparing against Bernard Ruch, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Bernard Ruch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Ruch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Ruch 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 | 1,812 | 2,058 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 50 | 15 | 50 | 43.5% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 8 | 24 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 23 | 7 | 26 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Ruch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Ruch's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ruch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ruch usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ruch usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 82.8% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Bernard Ruch's chess games
All 115 games by Bernard Ruch 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: 50 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,400 | Challes Open | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,320 | ch-FRA Seniors | A53 |
| Apr 2003 | Christophe Leroy | 2,230 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | A48 |
| Jan 1996 | Manfred Schweizer | 2,175 | 20th Zuerich Open B | B14 |
| Jan 2002 | Franck Hassler | 2,170 | chT2-FRA | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,968 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-FRA Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,953 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,009 |
| 14th Muret Seniors Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 4th Angers Open | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Ruch's chess games?
115 games by Bernard Ruch, 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 Bernard Ruch has played.
What does Bernard Ruch play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Bernard Ruch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Ruch answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bernard Ruch play as White?
As White, Bernard Ruch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Ruch play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Ruch most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Bernard Ruch's FIDE rating?
Bernard Ruch is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bernard Ruch played?
Our database contains 115 games by Bernard Ruch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Ruch?
115 games by Bernard Ruch 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.