Prepare against Keith Ruxton
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,242 classical · FIDE ID 2400243
When preparing against Keith Ruxton, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 168 games by Keith Ruxton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keith Ruxton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keith Ruxton 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 | 2,267 | 2,324 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,324 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,355 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 76 | 42 | 50 | 45.2% |
| As White | 84 | 40 | 21 | 23 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 84 | 36 | 21 | 27 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keith Ruxton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keith Ruxton's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 42.9% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 39.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.9% | 76.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Ruxton usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 50.0% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 31.8% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Keith Ruxton's chess games
All 168 games by Keith Ruxton 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: 76 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Colin A McNab | 2,435 | 76th ch-BCF | A05 |
| Jan 2007 | Sachdev Tania | 2,380 | Gibraltar Masters | E17 |
| Mar 1989 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,375 | Edinburgh Open | E98 |
| Dec 1990 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,355 | ch-EU U21 | B73 |
| Mar 1989 | Simon J B Knott | 2,355 | Edinburgh Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,288 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,226 |
| Oban Open | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,342 |
| 28th Wch U20 | 1989 | 10 | 4 | 2,233 |
| ch-SCO Open 127th | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
| Oakham YM | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-SCO 111th | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,287 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keith Ruxton's chess games?
168 games by Keith Ruxton, 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 Keith Ruxton has played.
What does Keith Ruxton play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Keith Ruxton opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keith Ruxton answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Keith Ruxton play as White?
As White, Keith Ruxton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keith Ruxton play as Black?
As Black, Keith Ruxton most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Keith Ruxton's FIDE rating?
Keith Ruxton is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Keith Ruxton played?
Our database contains 168 games by Keith Ruxton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keith Ruxton?
168 games by Keith Ruxton 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.