Prepare against Henrik Rudolf
FM · DEU · World #4,756 classical · FIDE ID 4622723
Our database contains 548 games by Henrik Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Rudolf 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 | 2,280 | 2,382 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,354 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 548 | 196 | 166 | 186 | 35.8% |
| As White | 293 | 110 | 90 | 93 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 255 | 86 | 76 | 93 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 289 | 98.6% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 57 | 49.6% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 43 | 37.4% | 43.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 9.6% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 52.9% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 39 | 45.9% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Henrik Rudolf's chess games
All 548 games by Henrik Rudolf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 196 wins, 166 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 46 | 14/12/20 | 30.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/5/13 | 28.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 94 | 36/32/26 | 38.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 5/6/15 | 19.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Boris Avrukh | 2,668 | 25th EU-Cup | E68 |
| Mar 2000 | Curt Hansen | 2,607 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | B49 |
| Sep 2015 | Gergely Antal | 2,554 | BL2-Nord 1516 | B12 |
| Dec 2004 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,528 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B47 |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Richter | 2,510 | BL2-Nord 1516 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,297 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Rudolf's chess games?
548 games by Henrik Rudolf, from Apr 2003 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 Henrik Rudolf has played.
What does Henrik Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Henrik Rudolf opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Rudolf answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Henrik Rudolf play as White?
As White, Henrik Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Rudolf most often plays: Modern Defense (94 games, 38.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 10.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Henrik Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Henrik Rudolf is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Henrik Rudolf played?
Our database contains 548 games by Henrik Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 166 draws, 186 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Rudolf?
548 games by Henrik Rudolf 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.