Prepare against Karol Ruckschloss
FM · Slovakia · World #15,577 classical · FIDE ID 14900386
Our database contains 1,425 games by Karol Ruckschloss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karol Ruckschloss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Ruckschloss 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 | 2,100 | 2,353 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,288 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,342 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,425 | 596 | 507 | 322 | 41.8% |
| As White | 717 | 331 | 247 | 139 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 708 | 265 | 260 | 183 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Ruckschloss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Ruckschloss's side.
First moves as White (717 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 692 | 96.5% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 1.4% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues Nc3 (64.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues Nc3 (65.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ruckschloss usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 237 | 59.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 138 | 34.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 4.0% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 172 | 81.5% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.2% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Karol Ruckschloss's chess games
All 1,425 games by Karol Ruckschloss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 596 wins, 507 draws, 322 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 146 | 67/50/29 | 45.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 74 | 37/18/19 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 71 | 32/31/8 | 45.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 62 | 32/19/11 | 51.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 31/15/9 | 56.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 19/11/5 | 54.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 8/13/12 | 24.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/14/4 | 43.8% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 10/14/7 | 32.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 230 | 87/87/56 | 37.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 189 | 83/55/51 | 43.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 14/12/18 | 31.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 32 | 7/14/11 | 21.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 4/13/1 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,490 | Trnava Open | A25 |
| Mar 1983 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,485 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial-05 | A18 |
| Jan 1990 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,475 | Trnava Open | E73 |
| Oct 2015 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,468 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | A88 |
| Dec 2009 | Ralf Akesson | 2,454 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 170 | 98.5 | 2,213 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2014 | 144 | 96 | 2,338 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 95 | 54.5 | 2,323 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,190 |
| Sala Open | 1995 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 36 | 28.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2010 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,107 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Petran (17 games) · Frantisek Jablonicky (12 games) · Igor Privara (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Ruckschloss's chess games?
1,425 games by Karol Ruckschloss, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Karol Ruckschloss has played.
What does Karol Ruckschloss play on the first move as White?
Across 717 games with White in our database, Karol Ruckschloss opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Ruckschloss answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Karol Ruckschloss play as White?
As White, Karol Ruckschloss's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (146 games, 45.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (74 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (71 games, 45.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 717 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Ruckschloss play as Black?
As Black, Karol Ruckschloss most often plays: Pirc Defense (230 games, 37.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (189 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 708 games.
What is Karol Ruckschloss's FIDE rating?
Karol Ruckschloss is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Karol Ruckschloss played?
Our database contains 1,425 games by Karol Ruckschloss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 596 wins, 507 draws, 322 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Ruckschloss?
1,425 games by Karol Ruckschloss 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.