Prepare against Helene Ruhlmann
France · World #42,552 classical · FIDE ID 20643209
Our database contains 144 games by Helene Ruhlmann, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helene Ruhlmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helene Ruhlmann 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 | 1,924 | 1,936 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,891 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 51 | 19 | 74 | 35.4% |
| As White | 73 | 27 | 12 | 34 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 24 | 7 | 40 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helene Ruhlmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helene Ruhlmann's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 54.8% | 36.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 26.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 15.1% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ruhlmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 37.8% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 22.2% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.8% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Helene Ruhlmann's chess games
All 144 games by Helene Ruhlmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 51 wins, 19 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,251 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C00 |
| Jun 2022 | Matthieu Pourquet | 2,192 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | A30 |
| Jun 2021 | Lara Janzelj | 2,185 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A50 |
| Jul 2012 | Karelle Bolon | 2,107 | 5th Rennes Open | D55 |
| Jul 2014 | Damia Benet Morant | 2,048 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,848 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,826 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,778 |
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,693 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
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Where can I find Helene Ruhlmann's chess games?
144 games by Helene Ruhlmann, from Sep 2009 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 Helene Ruhlmann has played.
What does Helene Ruhlmann play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Helene Ruhlmann opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helene Ruhlmann answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Helene Ruhlmann play as White?
As White, Helene Ruhlmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helene Ruhlmann play as Black?
As Black, Helene Ruhlmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Helene Ruhlmann's FIDE rating?
Helene Ruhlmann is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Helene Ruhlmann played?
Our database contains 144 games by Helene Ruhlmann, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 19 draws, 74 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helene Ruhlmann?
144 games by Helene Ruhlmann 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.