Prepare against Nick J Rutter
England · World #13,586 classical · FIDE ID 404861
When preparing against Nick J Rutter, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Nick J Rutter, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nick J Rutter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick J Rutter 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 | 2,122 | 2,198 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 56 | 60 | 49 | 33.9% |
| As White | 91 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 23 | 31 | 20 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick J Rutter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick J Rutter's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 98.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rutter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rutter usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rutter usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rutter usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 96.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Nick J Rutter's chess games
All 165 games by Nick J Rutter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 56 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Richard J McMichael | 2,267 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A13 |
| Sep 2004 | Alexander Longson | 2,264 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B33 |
| May 2003 | D Brett Lund | 2,255 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | A11 |
| May 2010 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,252 | BCF-chT2d 0910 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Ryszard Maciol | 2,248 | chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,222 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,255 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,160 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick J Rutter's chess games?
165 games by Nick J Rutter, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Nick J Rutter has played.
What does Nick J Rutter play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Nick J Rutter opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick J Rutter answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nick J Rutter play as White?
As White, Nick J Rutter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick J Rutter play as Black?
As Black, Nick J Rutter most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Nick J Rutter's FIDE rating?
Nick J Rutter is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (May 2012).
How many games has Nick J Rutter played?
Our database contains 165 games by Nick J Rutter, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick J Rutter?
165 games by Nick J Rutter 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.