Prepare against Rachel Ruddy
JCI · World #116,824 classical · FIDE ID 15600599
When preparing against Rachel Ruddy, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 47 games by Rachel Ruddy, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rachel Ruddy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rachel Ruddy 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 | 1,683 | 1,719 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,728 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,647 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 34.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 110 rated games against 95 different opponents, across 13 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20.0% | 1,873 | 1,686 | 3 |
| Rapid | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 36.4% | 1,680 | 1,607 | 2 |
| Blitz | 35 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 34.3% | 1,675 | 1,510 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 66 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 12.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 59.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 6 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 1,871 | 1,719 |
| 2025 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1,791 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 48 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 1,694 | 1,558 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,512 | 1,562 |
Where Rachel Ruddy has played
JCI (5) · Andorra (2) · MNC (2) · England (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rachel Ruddy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rachel Ruddy's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Rachel Ruddy's chess games
All 47 games by Rachel Ruddy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Lidet Abate Haile | 1,834 | Olympiad Women 2024 | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Omaima Ahmed Awad | 1,785 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D31 |
| Jun 2024 | Ariadna De la Riva Real | 1,774 | ch-EU Small Nations w 5th | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | Angel Maharjan | 1,644 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B02 |
| Sep 2024 | Inthavong Maly | 1,633 | Olympiad Women-45 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,842 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,600 |
| ch-EU Small Nations w 5th | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,675 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,736 |
| Jersey International Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,539 |
| Olympiad Women 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,234 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 51-75 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rachel Ruddy's chess games?
47 games by Rachel Ruddy, from Sep 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 Rachel Ruddy has played.
What does Rachel Ruddy play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Rachel Ruddy opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rachel Ruddy answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games).
What openings does Rachel Ruddy play as White?
As White, Rachel Ruddy's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rachel Ruddy play as Black?
As Black, Rachel Ruddy most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rachel Ruddy's FIDE rating?
Rachel Ruddy is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,633 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rachel Ruddy played?
Our database contains 47 games by Rachel Ruddy, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rachel Ruddy?
47 games by Rachel Ruddy 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.