Prepare against Elias Buschmann Rustan
Norway · World #21,197 classical · FIDE ID 1541030
When preparing against Elias Buschmann Rustan, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 39 games by Elias Buschmann Rustan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elias Buschmann Rustan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Buschmann Rustan 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 | 2,047 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,095 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 35.9% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Buschmann Rustan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Buschmann Rustan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Rustan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Rustan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Rustan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rustan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Elias Buschmann Rustan's chess games
All 39 games by Elias Buschmann Rustan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Eirik Strom Austad | 2,155 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | D05 |
| Jan 2026 | Daniel Arvola | 2,113 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | C91 |
| Jul 2026 | Lukas Dominik Gasland | 2,087 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B08 |
| Jan 2026 | Hallvard Foss Bjornstad | 2,019 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | C79 |
| Jan 2026 | Victor Havik | 2,017 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,022 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,660 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Kragero Inv | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,461 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Buschmann Rustan's chess games?
39 games by Elias Buschmann Rustan, from Feb 2017 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 Elias Buschmann Rustan has played.
What does Elias Buschmann Rustan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Elias Buschmann Rustan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Buschmann Rustan answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Elias Buschmann Rustan play as White?
As White, Elias Buschmann Rustan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Buschmann Rustan play as Black?
As Black, Elias Buschmann Rustan most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Elias Buschmann Rustan's FIDE rating?
Elias Buschmann Rustan is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elias Buschmann Rustan played?
Our database contains 39 games by Elias Buschmann Rustan, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Buschmann Rustan?
39 games by Elias Buschmann Rustan 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.