Prepare against Michael Rupp
DEU · World #4,986 classical · FIDE ID 4642937
Our database contains 83 games by Michael Rupp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Rupp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Rupp 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 | 2,274 | 2,279 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,258 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 31.3% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Rupp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Rupp's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Rupp usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rupp usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rupp usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rupp usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rupp usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rupp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Michael Rupp's chess games
All 83 games by Michael Rupp 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: 26 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Oliver Niklasch | 2,347 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | D43 |
| Oct 2011 | Vesna Misanovic | 2,326 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | E91 |
| Mar 2011 | Marina Manakov | 2,316 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | D11 |
| Apr 2008 | Peter Bauer | 2,293 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | C90 |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Haecker | 2,234 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland A | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| 55th ch-Tuebingen | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,400 |
| Obersulm Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,114 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,181 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,399 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| 4th Filseck Open | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Rupp's chess games?
83 games by Michael Rupp, 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 Michael Rupp has played.
What does Michael Rupp play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Rupp opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Rupp answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Rupp play as White?
As White, Michael Rupp's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Rupp play as Black?
As Black, Michael Rupp most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Michael Rupp's FIDE rating?
Michael Rupp is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Rupp played?
Our database contains 83 games by Michael Rupp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 30 draws, 27 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Rupp?
83 games by Michael Rupp 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.