Prepare against Mikael Ruud
Norway · World #56,924 classical · FIDE ID 1569643
When preparing against Mikael Ruud, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Mikael Ruud, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Ruud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Ruud 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 | 1,867 | 1,867 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 51.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Ruud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Ruud's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Ruud usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ruud usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Ruud usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ruud usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ruud usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Mikael Ruud's chess games
All 41 games by Mikael Ruud in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Stanislav Hohelj | 2,114 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Oystein Viken Kallset | 1,773 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A23 |
| Jul 2026 | Maarten Vreugdenhil | 1,735 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Aksel Rolandsen | 1,714 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Henrik Hortemo | 1,698 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,969 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,895 |
| Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,495 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,391 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Lilleputt | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,269 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | C | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Ruud's chess games?
41 games by Mikael Ruud, from May 2022 to Oct 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 Mikael Ruud has played.
What does Mikael Ruud play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mikael Ruud opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Ruud answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mikael Ruud play as White?
As White, Mikael Ruud's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Ruud play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Ruud most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mikael Ruud's FIDE rating?
Mikael Ruud is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Mikael Ruud played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mikael Ruud, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Ruud?
41 games by Mikael Ruud 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.