Prepare against Johannes Rudolph
FM · DEU · World #6,046 classical · FIDE ID 4634268
Our database contains 266 games by Johannes Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Rudolph 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 | 2,246 | 2,363 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 97 | 101 | 68 | 36.5% |
| As White | 132 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 134 | 47 | 55 | 32 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 97.0% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 84.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 86.0% | 64.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Johannes Rudolph's chess games
All 266 games by Johannes Rudolph 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: 97 wins, 101 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 50 | 21/18/11 | 42.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/15/4 | 42.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,525 | 25th Ghent Open | D18 |
| Feb 2007 | Thomas Rodewis | 2,395 | BL2-Sued 0607 | D19 |
| Feb 1998 | Juergen Schmall | 2,350 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | D12 |
| Apr 2005 | Christoph Singer | 2,341 | BL2-Sued 0405 | D02 |
| Jan 1992 | Ruediger Breyther | 2,325 | Hamburg Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,367 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,197 |
| BL2-Sued 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-Muenster U20 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| BL2-Sued 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,438 |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 8 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Rudolph's chess games?
266 games by Johannes Rudolph, 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 Johannes Rudolph has played.
What does Johannes Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Johannes Rudolph opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Rudolph answers 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Johannes Rudolph play as White?
As White, Johannes Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Rudolph most often plays: Alekhine Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Johannes Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Johannes Rudolph is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Johannes Rudolph played?
Our database contains 266 games by Johannes Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 101 draws, 68 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Rudolph?
266 games by Johannes Rudolph 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.