Prepare against Herbert Rudolf
Austria · World #14,941 classical · FIDE ID 1605615
Our database contains 128 games by Herbert Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Rudolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert 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 | 2,106 | 2,240 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 20 | 64 | 44 | 15.6% |
| As White | 65 | 14 | 30 | 21 | 21.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 6 | 34 | 23 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Rudolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Rudolf's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 58.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rudolf usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 39.4% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Herbert Rudolf's chess games
All 128 games by Herbert 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: 20 wins, 64 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,546 | 25th Oberwart Open | B52 |
| Feb 2005 | Gerald Hechl | 2,252 | chT2O-AUT 0405 | B03 |
| Jan 2001 | Gerald Zetthofer | 2,242 | chT2O-AUT 0102 | C00 |
| Jan 2003 | Manfred Brod | 2,237 | chT2O-AUT 0203 | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Hofmann | 2,223 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1516 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,267 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| chT2O-AUT 9293 | 1992 | 7 | 2 | 2,173 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,205 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| Baden Open A 30th | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Rudolf's chess games?
128 games by Herbert 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 Herbert Rudolf has played.
What does Herbert Rudolf play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Herbert Rudolf opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Rudolf answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herbert Rudolf play as White?
As White, Herbert Rudolf's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Rudolf play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Rudolf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Herbert Rudolf's FIDE rating?
Herbert Rudolf is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Herbert Rudolf played?
Our database contains 128 games by Herbert Rudolf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 64 draws, 44 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Rudolf?
128 games by Herbert 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.