Prepare against Robert Ruff
DEU · World #85,313 classical · FIDE ID 12904422
When preparing against Robert Ruff, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Robert Ruff, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ruff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ruff 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 | 1,773 | 1,875 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 37 | 34 | 58 | 28.7% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ruff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ruff's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 98.5% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ruff usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ruff usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Robert Ruff's chess games
All 129 games by Robert Ruff in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Jul 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: 37 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B28 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Marcus Kuebler | 2,074 | chA-Stuttgart Open | E09 |
| Aug 2009 | Torsten Gnirk | 2,051 | ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | D07 |
| Aug 2015 | Michael Meier | 2,013 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D36 |
| Sep 2015 | Gerhard Schuster | 2,011 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E42 |
| May 2016 | Nicolai Cummings | 1,996 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2012 | 48 | 25 | 1,641 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2016 | 36 | 14 | 1,828 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 18 | 2.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg Cand | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Baden AT2 | 2004 | 4 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ruff's chess games?
129 games by Robert Ruff, from Mar 2010 to Jul 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 Ruff has played.
What does Robert Ruff play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Robert Ruff opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ruff answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Ruff play as White?
As White, Robert Ruff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ruff play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ruff most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Robert Ruff's FIDE rating?
Robert Ruff is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Robert Ruff played?
Our database contains 129 games by Robert Ruff, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ruff?
129 games by Robert Ruff 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.