Prepare against Mario Rutsatz
DEU · World #47,760 classical · FIDE ID 1271178
Our database contains 261 games by Mario Rutsatz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Rutsatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Rutsatz 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 | 1,902 | 2,047 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,004 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,030 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 110 | 60 | 91 | 42.1% |
| As White | 127 | 58 | 23 | 46 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 134 | 52 | 37 | 45 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Rutsatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Rutsatz's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 36.2% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 42 | 33.1% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 15.0% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 11.0% | 60.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 4.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Rutsatz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 69.8% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 89.1% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Mario Rutsatz's chess games
All 261 games by Mario Rutsatz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 110 wins, 60 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Steffen Puschendorf | 2,220 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | E61 |
| May 2011 | Andre Nicolas Heidel | 2,170 | ch-Frankfurt | D19 |
| Nov 2015 | Hans-Uwe Hinrichs | 2,167 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A56 |
| Nov 2018 | Markus Boos | 2,166 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A29 |
| Aug 2013 | Markus Koch | 2,146 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 62 | 35 | 1,834 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,019 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 2,007 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Rutsatz's chess games?
261 games by Mario Rutsatz, from May 2012 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 Mario Rutsatz has played.
What does Mario Rutsatz play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Mario Rutsatz opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Rutsatz answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mario Rutsatz play as White?
As White, Mario Rutsatz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Rutsatz play as Black?
As Black, Mario Rutsatz most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Mario Rutsatz's FIDE rating?
Mario Rutsatz is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (May 2012).
How many games has Mario Rutsatz played?
Our database contains 261 games by Mario Rutsatz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 60 draws, 91 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Rutsatz?
261 games by Mario Rutsatz 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.