Prepare against Klaus Rust-Lux
DEU · World #24,281 classical · FIDE ID 24682047
When preparing against Klaus Rust-Lux, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Klaus Rust-Lux, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Rust-Lux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Rust-Lux 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 | 2,024 | 2,140 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,084 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 53 | 51 | 75 | 29.6% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 18 | 38 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 16 | 33 | 37 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Rust-Lux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Rust-Lux's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 68.8% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 17.2% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rust-Lux usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 74.4% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 26.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Klaus Rust-Lux's chess games
All 179 games by Klaus Rust-Lux in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 53 wins, 51 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E66 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Jefim Rotstein | 2,317 | 24th chT-GER Seniors | A60 |
| Oct 1988 | Stephan Haskamp | 2,300 | Regionalliga NordS 8889 | A25 |
| Mar 1994 | Alexander Lawrenz | 2,230 | Oberliga Nord W 9394 | E33 |
| Mar 2015 | Wolfgang Andre | 2,210 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | B80 |
| Sep 2018 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,194 | chT-GER Laender Seniors 65+ | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NordS 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 3 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,307 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Rust-Lux's chess games?
179 games by Klaus Rust-Lux, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Klaus Rust-Lux has played.
What does Klaus Rust-Lux play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Klaus Rust-Lux opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Rust-Lux answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Klaus Rust-Lux play as White?
As White, Klaus Rust-Lux's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Rust-Lux play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Rust-Lux most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Klaus Rust-Lux's FIDE rating?
Klaus Rust-Lux is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Klaus Rust-Lux played?
Our database contains 179 games by Klaus Rust-Lux, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 51 draws, 75 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Rust-Lux?
179 games by Klaus Rust-Lux 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.