Prepare against Matthias Ruefenacht
FM · CHE · World #5,868 classical · FIDE ID 1300300
When preparing against Matthias Ruefenacht, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Matthias Ruefenacht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Ruefenacht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Ruefenacht 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 | 2,250 | 2,403 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 89 | 136 | 70 | 30.2% |
| As White | 159 | 56 | 75 | 28 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 136 | 33 | 61 | 42 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Ruefenacht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Ruefenacht's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 95.6% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ruefenacht usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 50.8% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 16 | 27.1% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 93.3% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Matthias Ruefenacht's chess games
All 295 games by Matthias Ruefenacht 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: 89 wins, 136 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/12/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1984 | Mario Lorenzo Lanzani | 2,420 | Mitropa Cup-09 | A29 |
| Aug 1981 | Goran Dizdar | 2,415 | 03rd WchT U26 | C16 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Nemet | 2,395 | chT-SUI | D35 |
| Jul 1983 | Ian Rogers | 2,390 | Biel-16 Master | B01 |
| Aug 1981 | Rubens Alberto Filguth | 2,385 | 03rd WchT U26 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 77 | 40 | 2,329 |
| 14th Wch U20 | 1975 | 13 | 6.5 | – |
| Zug U30 | 1983 | 13 | 4 | 2,249 |
| Biel-16 Master | 1983 | 11 | 6 | 2,388 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| Winterthur U20 | 1974 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 03rd WchT U26 | 1981 | 10 | 6 | 2,440 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 8 | 5 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Ruefenacht's chess games?
295 games by Matthias Ruefenacht, 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 Matthias Ruefenacht has played.
What does Matthias Ruefenacht play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Matthias Ruefenacht opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Ruefenacht answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matthias Ruefenacht play as White?
As White, Matthias Ruefenacht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Ruefenacht play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Ruefenacht most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Matthias Ruefenacht's FIDE rating?
Matthias Ruefenacht is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Matthias Ruefenacht played?
Our database contains 295 games by Matthias Ruefenacht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 136 draws, 70 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Ruefenacht?
295 games by Matthias Ruefenacht 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.