Prepare against Elias Ruzhansky
IM · Belgium · World #1,268 classical · FIDE ID 472824
When preparing against Elias Ruzhansky, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.2% over 39 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Elias Ruzhansky, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elias Ruzhansky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Ruzhansky 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 | 2,427 | 2,464 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,343 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 107 | 92 | 84 | 37.8% |
| As White | 143 | 64 | 50 | 29 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 140 | 43 | 42 | 55 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Ruzhansky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Ruzhansky's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 98.6% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ruzhansky usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ruzhansky usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ruzhansky usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ruzhansky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 87.5% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 63.3% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 23.3% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
Elias Ruzhansky's chess games
All 283 games by Elias Ruzhansky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 107 wins, 92 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 39 | 11/14/14 | 28.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Dardha | 2,606 | ch-BEL 2026 | B47 |
| Sep 2026 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,572 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,537 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B48 |
| May 2023 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,534 | 15th Maastricht Limburg Open | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,526 | 61st Groningen Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2025 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,316 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,536 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug GMA | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,425 |
| ch-BEL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,531 |
| FSGM August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,293 |
| TP Chess Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,479 |
| WWRR GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,505 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Ruzhansky's chess games?
283 games by Elias Ruzhansky, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Ruzhansky has played.
What does Elias Ruzhansky play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Elias Ruzhansky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Ruzhansky answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Elias Ruzhansky play as White?
As White, Elias Ruzhansky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Ruzhansky play as Black?
As Black, Elias Ruzhansky most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Elias Ruzhansky's FIDE rating?
Elias Ruzhansky is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Elias Ruzhansky played?
Our database contains 283 games by Elias Ruzhansky, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 92 draws, 84 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Ruzhansky?
283 games by Elias Ruzhansky 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.