Prepare against David Rutten
NLD · World #80,420 classical · FIDE ID 1001604
When preparing against David Rutten, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 70 games by David Rutten, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Rutten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Rutten 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 | 1,788 | 1,920 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 28.6% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Rutten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Rutten's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 96.9% | 40.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rutten usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rutten usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rutten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Rutten usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
David Rutten's chess games
All 70 games by David Rutten in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Neil Farrell | 2,181 | London Classic Open | A57 |
| Mar 2011 | Rob Van der Plas | 2,165 | Reykjavik Open | E14 |
| Aug 2002 | Waldemar Grom | 2,098 | 18th Faakersee Open | D02 |
| Mar 2014 | Manfred Heinich | 2,040 | 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | A58 |
| Jun 2014 | Torsten Limbach | 1,985 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,727 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 11th Werther Schloss Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,573 |
| 10th Werther Schloss Open B | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Rutten's chess games?
70 games by David Rutten, from Jan 2007 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 David Rutten has played.
What does David Rutten play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, David Rutten opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Rutten answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does David Rutten play as White?
As White, David Rutten's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Rutten play as Black?
As Black, David Rutten most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is David Rutten's FIDE rating?
David Rutten is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Apr 2007).
How many games has David Rutten played?
Our database contains 70 games by David Rutten, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Rutten?
70 games by David Rutten 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.