Prepare against Gilles Ruin
France · World #36,741 classical · FIDE ID 622966
Our database contains 38 games by Gilles Ruin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilles Ruin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilles Ruin 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 | 1,950 | 2,047 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 36.8% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilles Ruin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilles Ruin's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 73.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ruin usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ruin usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ruin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Ruin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ruin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ruin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Gilles Ruin's chess games
All 38 games by Gilles Ruin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Gerard Drogou | 2,162 | Syre Memorial Open 29th | E61 |
| Jan 1989 | J. Dextreit | 2,130 | Uzes Open | A48 |
| May 2004 | Francois Larcheveque | 2,097 | Syre Memorial Open 27th | A08 |
| Aug 2008 | Jean Bigras | 1,925 | 19th ch-NATO | C00 |
| Aug 2008 | Ard Dekker | 1,888 | 19th ch-NATO | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,762 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Syre Memorial Open 29th | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| Syre Memorial Open 27th | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,219 |
| Uzes Open | 1989 | 4 | 1 | 2,003 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,038 |
| Paris Open A | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilles Ruin's chess games?
38 games by Gilles Ruin, from Jul 2004 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 Gilles Ruin has played.
What does Gilles Ruin play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gilles Ruin opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilles Ruin answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gilles Ruin play as White?
As White, Gilles Ruin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilles Ruin play as Black?
As Black, Gilles Ruin most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gilles Ruin's FIDE rating?
Gilles Ruin is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gilles Ruin played?
Our database contains 38 games by Gilles Ruin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilles Ruin?
38 games by Gilles Ruin 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.