Prepare against Jan Rueggeberg
DEU · World #58,578 classical · FIDE ID 4697960
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Rueggeberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rueggeberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rueggeberg 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 | 1,861 | 1,923 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 18.4% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rueggeberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rueggeberg's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| h3 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues g4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 25% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Rueggeberg usually continues g4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| h6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Rueggeberg's chess games
All 38 games by Jan Rueggeberg 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Kayvan Rafiee | 2,093 | 8th Baunatal Open | E83 |
| Jul 2012 | Fiorino Calci | 2,033 | 4th Vellmar Open A | D05 |
| Jul 2012 | Vadym Kaplunov | 1,985 | 4th Vellmar Open A | A53 |
| Jan 2013 | Vijay N Perinkulam Ramachandran | 1,619 | Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | A01 |
| Jan 2013 | Helmut Huber | 1,471 | Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vellmar Open A | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| 8th Baunatal Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-Suedniedersachsen distr | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 13th Bad Harzburg Open | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,647 |
| 31st Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
| 30th Wilhelm Werner Memorial H | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,783 |
| Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H 29th | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rueggeberg's chess games?
38 games by Jan Rueggeberg, 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 Jan Rueggeberg has played.
What does Jan Rueggeberg play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jan Rueggeberg opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.h3 (25% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rueggeberg answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...h6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...h6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Rueggeberg play as White?
As White, Jan Rueggeberg's most-played openings in our database are: Clemenz Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rueggeberg play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rueggeberg most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jan Rueggeberg's FIDE rating?
Jan Rueggeberg is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Rueggeberg played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Rueggeberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rueggeberg?
38 games by Jan Rueggeberg 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.