Prepare against Maximilian Ruff
FM · DEU · World #5,779 classical · FIDE ID 1271670
When preparing against Maximilian Ruff, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 440 games by Maximilian Ruff, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Ruff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian Ruff 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 | 2,253 | 2,376 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,232 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,353 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 143 | 159 | 138 | 32.5% |
| As White | 224 | 81 | 77 | 66 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 216 | 62 | 82 | 72 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Ruff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Ruff's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 50.5% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 90 | 40.9% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.1% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ruff usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ruff usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ruff usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 53.6% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 51 | 45.5% | 46.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 88.9% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.1% | 35.7% |
Maximilian Ruff's chess games
All 440 games by Maximilian Ruff in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 143 wins, 159 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/16/17 | 38.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Vadim Milov | 2,604 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | E20 |
| Apr 2022 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,519 | Oberliga Baden 2122 | A37 |
| Feb 2019 | Peter Schreiner | 2,476 | 20th Lienz Open | E61 |
| Aug 2013 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,475 | 7th Wasselonne Open | C28 |
| Mar 2022 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,473 | Oberliga Baden 2122 | E27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 29 | 12 | 2,100 |
| ch-Baden | 2013 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,127 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 22 | 10 | 2,263 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,251 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 1,378 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Ruff's chess games?
440 games by Maximilian Ruff, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Maximilian Ruff has played.
What does Maximilian Ruff play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Maximilian Ruff opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Ruff answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Ruff play as White?
As White, Maximilian Ruff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Ruff play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Ruff most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Maximilian Ruff's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Ruff is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Maximilian Ruff played?
Our database contains 440 games by Maximilian Ruff, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 159 draws, 138 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Ruff?
440 games by Maximilian Ruff 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.