Prepare against Kathleen Rutherford
United Kingdom · World #66,838 classical · FIDE ID 2404117
When preparing against Kathleen Rutherford, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Kathleen Rutherford, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kathleen Rutherford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kathleen Rutherford 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 | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,814 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,851 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 24.2% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kathleen Rutherford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kathleen Rutherford's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Kathleen Rutherford's chess games
All 33 games by Kathleen Rutherford in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Eman Elansary | 1,949 | Olympiad Women-42 | B03 |
| Jul 2023 | Thomas Lo | 1,934 | 128th ch-SCO Open | C07 |
| Oct 2016 | Euan Gray | 1,826 | Dundee & Angus Open | C45 |
| Sep 2016 | Andrea Ortez | 1,756 | Olympiad Women-42 | B25 |
| Oct 2011 | George WG Livie | 1,623 | Dundee & Angus Congress Major | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Teams Women | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,520 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,452 |
| Dundee & Angus Congress Major | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,375 |
| Dundee & Angus Major | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,113 |
| chT1a-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,849 |
| Robertson Cup | 1998 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kathleen Rutherford's chess games?
33 games by Kathleen Rutherford, from Apr 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 Kathleen Rutherford has played.
What does Kathleen Rutherford play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Kathleen Rutherford opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kathleen Rutherford answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kathleen Rutherford play as White?
As White, Kathleen Rutherford's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kathleen Rutherford play as Black?
As Black, Kathleen Rutherford most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kathleen Rutherford's FIDE rating?
Kathleen Rutherford is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kathleen Rutherford played?
Our database contains 33 games by Kathleen Rutherford, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kathleen Rutherford?
33 games by Kathleen Rutherford 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.