Prepare against Hans-Joachim Ruesch
DEU · World #55,169 classical · FIDE ID 4641523
When preparing against Hans-Joachim Ruesch, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.7% over 76 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Hans-Joachim Ruesch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Ruesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Ruesch 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 | 2,055 | 2,220 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 70 | 96 | 77 | 28.8% |
| As White | 128 | 40 | 52 | 36 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 30 | 44 | 41 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Ruesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Ruesch's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 84.4% | 53.2% |
| g3 | 15 | 11.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ruesch usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 58 | 98.3% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 97.2% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Hans-Joachim Ruesch's chess games
All 243 games by Hans-Joachim Ruesch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 70 wins, 96 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 76 | 18/28/30 | 23.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Hannes Knuth | 2,250 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | D45 |
| Apr 1998 | Rainer Roehl | 2,195 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | E93 |
| Aug 2005 | Ralf Hammel | 2,188 | 5th Rostock PSV Open | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Gerd Dettmann | 2,184 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 9899 | E94 |
| Aug 2003 | Jan Priebe | 2,181 | 03rd Rostock PSV Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 1st Petermaennchen Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,833 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,071 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Ruesch's chess games?
243 games by Hans-Joachim Ruesch, from Oct 2005 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 Hans-Joachim Ruesch has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Ruesch play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Ruesch opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Ruesch answers 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Ruesch play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Ruesch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Ruesch play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Ruesch most often plays: Modern Defense (76 games, 23.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Ruesch's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Ruesch is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Ruesch played?
Our database contains 243 games by Hans-Joachim Ruesch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 96 draws, 77 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Ruesch?
243 games by Hans-Joachim Ruesch 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.