Prepare against Rachel Ruddy
WCM · JCI · World #119,042 classical · FIDE ID 15600599
When preparing against Rachel Ruddy, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 39 games by Rachel Ruddy, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 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 | 1,676 | 1,719 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,728 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,647 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 30.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
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 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ruddy usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rachel Ruddy's chess games
All 39 games by Rachel Ruddy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Lidet Abate Haile | 1,834 | Olympiad Women 2024 | B00 |
| Jun 2024 | Ariadna De la Riva Real | 1,774 | ch-EU Small Nations w 5th | C41 |
| Sep 2024 | Inthavong Maly | 1,633 | Olympiad Women-45 | C44 |
| Aug 2022 | Nita Saraci | 1,555 | Olympiad Women-44 | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Maria do Ceu Gusmao | 1,442 | Olympiad Women-44 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,842 |
| 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rachel Ruddy's chess games?
39 games by Rachel Ruddy, from Sep 2022 to Sep 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 20 games with White in our database, Rachel Ruddy opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rachel Ruddy answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rachel Ruddy play as White?
As White, Rachel Ruddy's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Knight Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rachel Ruddy play as Black?
As Black, Rachel Ruddy most often plays: Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rachel Ruddy's FIDE rating?
Rachel Ruddy is currently rated 1,676 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 39 games by Rachel Ruddy, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rachel Ruddy?
39 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.