Prepare against Leopold Le Ruyet
FM · France · World #6,024 classical · FIDE ID 645923
When preparing against Leopold Le Ruyet, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 601 games by Leopold Le Ruyet, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Leopold Le Ruyet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leopold Le Ruyet 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 | 2,247 | 2,346 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,289 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,307 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 237 | 84 | 279 | 39.4% |
| As White | 296 | 133 | 39 | 124 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 305 | 104 | 45 | 155 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leopold Le Ruyet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leopold Le Ruyet's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 67.9% | 50.2% |
| d4 | 47 | 15.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.8% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Ruyet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 49.0% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 23 | 15.9% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 15.2% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.9% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.5% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 59.2% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 34 | 28.3% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 6.7% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Leopold Le Ruyet's chess games
All 601 games by Leopold Le Ruyet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Oct 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: 237 wins, 84 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/6/16 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| May 2020 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,563 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jan 2015 | Sebastien Maze | 2,560 | ch-Paris rapid | A16 |
| Oct 2016 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,535 | 16th Sautron Open | B07 |
| Feb 2017 | Daniil Yuffa | 2,519 | 16th Rochefort Open A | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 191 | 90.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 19 | 6 | 2,154 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Anogia Fischer 2nd | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 2,113 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leopold Le Ruyet's chess games?
601 games by Leopold Le Ruyet, from Oct 2004 to Oct 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 Leopold Le Ruyet has played.
What does Leopold Le Ruyet play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Leopold Le Ruyet opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leopold Le Ruyet answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Leopold Le Ruyet play as White?
As White, Leopold Le Ruyet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leopold Le Ruyet play as Black?
As Black, Leopold Le Ruyet most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Leopold Le Ruyet's FIDE rating?
Leopold Le Ruyet is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Leopold Le Ruyet played?
Our database contains 601 games by Leopold Le Ruyet, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 84 draws, 279 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leopold Le Ruyet?
601 games by Leopold Le Ruyet 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.