Prepare against Peter Ruttkay
Hungary · World #33,511 classical · FIDE ID 718491
When preparing against Peter Ruttkay, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Peter Ruttkay, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Peter Ruttkay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Ruttkay 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 | 1,967 | 2,186 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 45 | 54 | 64 | 27.6% |
| As White | 83 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 18 | 30 | 32 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Ruttkay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Ruttkay's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 49.4% | 43.9% |
| g3 | 19 | 22.9% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 14.5% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.8% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 43.9% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ruttkay usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 44 | 97.8% | 44.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 92.6% | 32.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Ruttkay's chess games
All 163 games by Peter Ruttkay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 45 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 18/25/30 | 24.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Laszlo Ondok | 2,248 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | B06 |
| Nov 2007 | Lajos Takacs | 2,229 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | A04 |
| Oct 1999 | Tamas Bodi | 2,209 | chT3-HUN 9900 | A21 |
| Sep 2004 | Gabor Gal | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B06 |
| Mar 2008 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,169 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,268 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,896 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Ruttkay's chess games?
163 games by Peter Ruttkay, from Jul 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 Peter Ruttkay has played.
What does Peter Ruttkay play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Peter Ruttkay opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Ruttkay answers 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Ruttkay play as White?
As White, Peter Ruttkay's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Ruttkay play as Black?
As Black, Peter Ruttkay most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 24.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Peter Ruttkay's FIDE rating?
Peter Ruttkay is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Ruttkay played?
Our database contains 163 games by Peter Ruttkay, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Ruttkay?
163 games by Peter Ruttkay 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.