Prepare against Karl-Heinz Rudolph
DEU · World #82,789 classical · FIDE ID 16215605
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Rudolph, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Karl-Heinz Rudolph, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz 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 | 1,781 | 1,806 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 20.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Karl-Heinz Rudolph's chess games
All 43 games by Karl-Heinz Rudolph in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Wolfgang Mietz | 1,841 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C35 |
| Dec 2018 | Gregor Giering | 1,830 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B53 |
| Dec 2018 | Reinhardt Petrykowski | 1,797 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D46 |
| Jul 2018 | Harald Moews | 1,772 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | B20 |
| Jul 2018 | Werner Elkendorf | 1,587 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Rudolph's chess games?
43 games by Karl-Heinz Rudolph, from Dec 2015 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 Karl-Heinz Rudolph has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Rudolph opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Rudolph answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Rudolph play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Rudolph most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Rudolph is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Rudolph played?
Our database contains 43 games by Karl-Heinz Rudolph, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Rudolph?
43 games by Karl-Heinz 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.