Prepare against Brendan J Ruane
United Kingdom · World #56,686 classical · FIDE ID 430218
Our database contains 157 games by Brendan J Ruane, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brendan J Ruane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brendan J Ruane 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 | 1,867 | 1,904 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,871 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 50 | 34 | 73 | 31.8% |
| As White | 78 | 29 | 16 | 33 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brendan J Ruane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brendan J Ruane's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 61.5% | 49.0% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 15.4% | 54.2% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.7% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ruane usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ruane usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ruane usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 15% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ruane usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ruane usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ruane usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 50.0% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Brendan J Ruane's chess games
All 157 games by Brendan J Ruane in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Junhao Xian | 2,159 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B40 |
| Jan 2018 | Jonah B Willow | 2,152 | 93rd Hastings Masters Open | B15 |
| Dec 2016 | Richard J Cannon | 2,038 | London Weekend Open 12 | C14 |
| Dec 2022 | John N Sugden | 1,997 | Hastings Masters Open | B90 |
| Jan 2019 | R Alan Barton | 1,991 | 94th Hastings Masters | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,781 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,809 |
| 91st Hastings Masters Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,925 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,912 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brendan J Ruane's chess games?
157 games by Brendan J Ruane, from Jul 2013 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 Brendan J Ruane has played.
What does Brendan J Ruane play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Brendan J Ruane opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brendan J Ruane answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Brendan J Ruane play as White?
As White, Brendan J Ruane's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brendan J Ruane play as Black?
As Black, Brendan J Ruane most often plays: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Brendan J Ruane's FIDE rating?
Brendan J Ruane is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Brendan J Ruane played?
Our database contains 157 games by Brendan J Ruane, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 34 draws, 73 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brendan J Ruane?
157 games by Brendan J Ruane 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.