Prepare against Robert Ruck
GM · Hungary · World #806 classical · FIDE ID 705713
Our database contains 1,575 games by Robert Ruck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ruck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ruck 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 | 2,472 | 2,586 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,581 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,499 | 2,596 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,575 | 495 | 842 | 238 | 31.4% |
| As White | 775 | 292 | 406 | 77 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 800 | 203 | 436 | 161 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ruck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ruck's side.
First moves as White (775 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 654 | 84.4% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 67 | 8.6% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 35 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 2.5% | 65.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ruck usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ruck usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ruck usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ruck usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 226 | 60.9% | 50.2% |
| c5 | 110 | 29.6% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 248 | 86.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 12.9% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Robert Ruck's chess games
All 1,575 games by Robert Ruck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 495 wins, 842 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 164 | 65/79/20 | 39.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 104 | 42/56/6 | 40.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 92 | 31/49/12 | 33.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 82 | 36/38/8 | 43.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 69 | 28/37/4 | 40.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 32 | 3/19/10 | 9.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 18/13/0 | 58.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 8/15/4 | 29.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 27 | 8/17/2 | 29.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/14/0 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 73 | 19/30/24 | 26.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 69 | 21/36/12 | 30.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 19/33/15 | 28.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 63 | 16/36/11 | 25.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 50 | 12/30/8 | 24.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 36 | 7/25/4 | 19.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 33 | 7/18/8 | 21.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 10/13/10 | 30.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 5/17/6 | 17.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 27 | 5/17/5 | 18.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,731 | 13th Mainz Ordix Open | D15 |
| Dec 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,704 | Wch Blitz | D26 |
| Oct 2008 | Hao Wang | 2,696 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team KO | D11 |
| Aug 2005 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,688 | 15th EU-chT | A29 |
| Dec 2005 | Viktor Bologan | 2,682 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 58 | 34.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 46 | 31.5 | 2,510 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 41 | 20 | 2,515 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 38 | 25.5 | 2,507 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,599 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,463 |
| 12th Pontevedra Open | 2025 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-HUN KO 58th | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,557 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander G Beliavsky (15 games) · Ferenc Berkes (13 games) · Adam Horvath (11 games) · Robert Markus (11 games) · Peter Acs (11 games) · Csaba Horvath (10 games)
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Where can I find Robert Ruck's chess games?
1,575 games by Robert Ruck, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Robert Ruck has played.
What does Robert Ruck play on the first move as White?
Across 775 games with White in our database, Robert Ruck opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ruck answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Robert Ruck play as White?
As White, Robert Ruck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (164 games, 39.6% win rate); English Opening (104 games, 40.4% win rate); Slav Defense (92 games, 33.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 775 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ruck play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ruck most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (73 games, 26.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (69 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (67 games, 28.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 800 games.
What is Robert Ruck's FIDE rating?
Robert Ruck is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,499 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,586 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Robert Ruck played?
Our database contains 1,575 games by Robert Ruck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 842 draws, 238 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ruck?
1,575 games by Robert Ruck 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.