Prepare against Blair A Rutter
Canada · World #65,684 classical · FIDE ID 2616050
When preparing against Blair A Rutter, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 642 games by Blair A Rutter, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Blair A Rutter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blair A Rutter 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 | 1,836 | 1,906 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,898 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 327 | 78 | 237 | 50.9% |
| As White | 327 | 179 | 40 | 108 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 315 | 148 | 38 | 129 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blair A Rutter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blair A Rutter's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 241 | 73.7% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 78 | 23.9% | 51.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rutter usually continues g3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rutter usually continues g3 (70.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rutter usually continues g3 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rutter usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rutter usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rutter usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 136 | 91.3% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 55.8% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 32 | 30.8% | 54.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 6.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Blair A Rutter's chess games
All 642 games by Blair A Rutter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 327 wins, 78 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 99 | 53/13/33 | 53.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 43/7/17 | 64.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 29/10/8 | 61.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 18/2/15 | 51.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Samuel Lipnowski | 2,285 | Winnipeg TNT September Open | C06 |
| Sep 2017 | Isaac Wiebe | 2,256 | Winnipeg TNT September Open | A83 |
| Oct 2004 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,122 | Winnipeg TNT Oct Open | A81 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexandre Nikouline | 2,118 | Winnipeg TNT Aug Open | A23 |
| Apr 2015 | Leor Wasserman | 2,077 | Winnipeg April TNT | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2019 | 54 | 36 | 1,884 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 36 | 21.5 | 1,808 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2018 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,829 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2018 | 35 | 20 | 1,772 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 33 | 12.5 | 1,819 |
| Winnipeg TNT September Open | 2017 | 31 | 19.5 | 1,896 |
| Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | 2008 | 31 | 16.5 | 1,766 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2019 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,852 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeff Babb (13 games) · Anthony Boron (12 games) · Colin Prince (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blair A Rutter's chess games?
642 games by Blair A Rutter, from Jan 2016 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 Blair A Rutter has played.
What does Blair A Rutter play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Blair A Rutter opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blair A Rutter answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Blair A Rutter play as White?
As White, Blair A Rutter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (99 games, 53.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (67 games, 64.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (47 games, 61.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blair A Rutter play as Black?
As Black, Blair A Rutter most often plays: French: Classical Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate); French Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Blair A Rutter's FIDE rating?
Blair A Rutter is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Blair A Rutter played?
Our database contains 642 games by Blair A Rutter, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 78 draws, 237 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blair A Rutter?
642 games by Blair A Rutter 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.