Prepare against Helmut Ruck
Austria · World #96,751 classical · FIDE ID 1616030
When preparing against Helmut Ruck, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Helmut Ruck, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Ruck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Ruck 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 | 1,739 | 1,859 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,905 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,872 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Ruck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Ruck's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 58.0% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 18.0% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 8 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ruck usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Ruck usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Ruck usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Helmut Ruck's chess games
All 102 games by Helmut Ruck in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 34 wins, 34 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Arnold Gerold | 1,977 | ch-Vienna B | A48 |
| May 2011 | Tobias Kroll | 1,972 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | B01 |
| Nov 2009 | Romana Schirhagl | 1,888 | 4th Vienna Kavalier Open | A48 |
| Aug 2012 | Ian Lamb | 1,675 | Vienna Husek Open B | A01 |
| Sep 2011 | Franz Roehrbacher | 1,674 | chC-Vienna State | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Vienna State | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 1,536 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Vienna B | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| 14th Vienna Open C | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,453 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Ruck's chess games?
102 games by Helmut Ruck, from Mar 2011 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 Helmut Ruck has played.
What does Helmut Ruck play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Helmut Ruck opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Ruck answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helmut Ruck play as White?
As White, Helmut Ruck's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Ruck play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Ruck most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Helmut Ruck's FIDE rating?
Helmut Ruck is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Helmut Ruck played?
Our database contains 102 games by Helmut Ruck, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 34 draws, 34 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Ruck?
102 games by Helmut Ruck 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.