Prepare against Michael Ruell
DEU · World #89,691 classical · FIDE ID 24622265
When preparing against Michael Ruell, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Michael Ruell, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ruell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ruell 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 | 1,760 | 1,876 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,875 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 108 | 64 | 181 | 30.6% |
| As White | 178 | 62 | 30 | 86 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 175 | 46 | 34 | 95 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ruell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ruell's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 50.6% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 81 | 45.5% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ruell usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ruell usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ruell usually continues d3 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ruell usually continues Bf4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ruell usually continues Bf4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ruell usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 87.8% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 86.3% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Ruell's chess games
All 353 games by Michael Ruell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 108 wins, 64 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 41 | 12/9/20 | 29.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/11/19 | 31.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Felix Beyer | 2,107 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | A80 |
| Aug 2014 | Paul Stuemer | 2,087 | 18th Friedrichroda Open | B21 |
| Aug 2013 | Sebastian Leidorf | 2,037 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Gerhard Kuhn | 2,031 | 15th Rhein Main Open A | B10 |
| May 2006 | Thomas Libuda | 2,026 | 1st Main Vogelsberg Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2017 | 36 | 13 | 1,820 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2017 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,760 |
| Kassel Open | 1998 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,042 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,060 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open A | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ruell's chess games?
353 games by Michael Ruell, from Jul 2007 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 Michael Ruell has played.
What does Michael Ruell play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Michael Ruell opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ruell answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Ruell play as White?
As White, Michael Ruell's most-played openings in our database are: London System (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ruell play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ruell most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Michael Ruell's FIDE rating?
Michael Ruell is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (May 2013).
How many games has Michael Ruell played?
Our database contains 353 games by Michael Ruell, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 64 draws, 181 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ruell?
353 games by Michael Ruell 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.