Prepare against Igor Ruggeri
Italy · World #146,861 classical · FIDE ID 857017
When preparing against Igor Ruggeri, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 100 games by Igor Ruggeri, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Ruggeri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Ruggeri 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 | 1,602 | 1,676 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 34 | 18 | 48 | 34.0% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Ruggeri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Ruggeri's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Ruggeri usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ruggeri usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ruggeri usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
Igor Ruggeri's chess games
All 100 games by Igor Ruggeri in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 34 wins, 18 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Mauro Moreschi | 1,825 | Milan SSM July | B52 |
| Jan 2014 | Andrea Silari | 1,749 | Milan SSM Open | B52 |
| Sep 2012 | Domenico Acunzo | 1,743 | 4th Codogno Open B | A90 |
| Oct 2012 | Antonio Volpe | 1,727 | 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Roberto Condorelli | 1,725 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,700 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,700 |
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,466 |
| Milan SSM Open B 08 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,551 |
| Milan Sport&Cultura Open | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,530 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,609 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Ruggeri's chess games?
100 games by Igor Ruggeri, from Jul 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 Igor Ruggeri has played.
What does Igor Ruggeri play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Igor Ruggeri opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Ruggeri answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Igor Ruggeri play as White?
As White, Igor Ruggeri's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Ruggeri play as Black?
As Black, Igor Ruggeri most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Igor Ruggeri's FIDE rating?
Igor Ruggeri is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Igor Ruggeri played?
Our database contains 100 games by Igor Ruggeri, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 48 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Ruggeri?
100 games by Igor Ruggeri 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.