Prepare against Johannes Rusche
FM · DEU · World #3,222 classical · FIDE ID 24684112
Our database contains 313 games by Johannes Rusche, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Rusche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Rusche 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 | 2,329 | 2,337 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,331 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 96 | 123 | 94 | 30.7% |
| As White | 151 | 50 | 66 | 35 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 162 | 46 | 57 | 59 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Rusche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Rusche's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 96.7% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Rusche usually continues c3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rusche usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rusche usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rusche usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rusche usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 76.3% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Johannes Rusche's chess games
All 313 games by Johannes Rusche in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 96 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Valeri Atlas | 2,447 | Oberliga Bayern 1819 | B22 |
| Jul 2014 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,444 | Davos Open | E03 |
| Mar 2018 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,417 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Marco Dobrikov | 2,407 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | C55 |
| Feb 2015 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,405 | Graz Open A | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Davos Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| ch-GER U14 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,687 |
| BL2-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,314 |
| BL2-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| BL2-Ost 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,307 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Rusche's chess games?
313 games by Johannes Rusche, from Jul 2008 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 Rusche has played.
What does Johannes Rusche play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Johannes Rusche opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Rusche answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Johannes Rusche play as White?
As White, Johannes Rusche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Rusche play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Rusche most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Johannes Rusche's FIDE rating?
Johannes Rusche is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Johannes Rusche played?
Our database contains 313 games by Johannes Rusche, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Rusche?
313 games by Johannes Rusche 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.