Prepare against Charles M Unruh
United States · World #43,000 classical · FIDE ID 2022184
When preparing against Charles M Unruh, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Charles M Unruh, covering Nov 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Charles M Unruh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles M Unruh 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 | 1,923 | 1,937 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 43.8% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles M Unruh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles M Unruh's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Unruh usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Unruh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Unruh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Charles M Unruh's chess games
All 48 games by Charles M Unruh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Valerio Mautone | 2,117 | 34th NATO Chess | B07 |
| Sep 2023 | Jan Cheung | 2,050 | ch-NATO 33rd | A57 |
| Jun 2022 | Ard Dekker | 1,932 | 32nd ch-NATO | D11 |
| Oct 2024 | Francois Simard | 1,868 | 34th NATO Chess | D78 |
| Jun 2022 | Mingaudas Giedraitis | 1,846 | 32nd ch-NATO | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| 62nd Grapevine FOCC AFO Open | 2021 | 5 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Tulsa Okie Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Norman Weasel Open | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,183 |
| US Open 106 | 2005 | 3 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles M Unruh's chess games?
48 games by Charles M Unruh, from Nov 2021 to Nov 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 Charles M Unruh has played.
What does Charles M Unruh play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Charles M Unruh opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles M Unruh answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charles M Unruh play as White?
As White, Charles M Unruh's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles M Unruh play as Black?
As Black, Charles M Unruh most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Charles M Unruh's FIDE rating?
Charles M Unruh is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Charles M Unruh played?
Our database contains 48 games by Charles M Unruh, covering Nov 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles M Unruh?
48 games by Charles M Unruh 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.