Prepare against Robert Ruonala
Sweden · World #17,695 classical · FIDE ID 1724703
Our database contains 36 games by Robert Ruonala, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ruonala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ruonala 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 | 2,078 | 2,086 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,072 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,081 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 36.1% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ruonala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ruonala's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ruonala usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ruonala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ruonala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ruonala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Robert Ruonala's chess games
All 36 games by Robert Ruonala in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,234 | Reykjavik Open | A08 |
| Mar 2003 | Patricio Flores Honores | 2,211 | Internet Section 14-A | B21 |
| Mar 2003 | William Barreto Pimentel | 2,198 | Internet Section 14-A | D20 |
| Mar 2016 | Nicolas Haynes | 2,182 | Reykjavik Open | A11 |
| Oct 2012 | Mats Nilsson | 2,113 | chT2-SWE 1213 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,246 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,116 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,986 |
| Internet Section 17-B | 2003 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ruonala's chess games?
36 games by Robert Ruonala, from Aug 2013 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 Ruonala has played.
What does Robert Ruonala play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Robert Ruonala opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ruonala answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Robert Ruonala play as White?
As White, Robert Ruonala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ruonala play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ruonala most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Robert Ruonala's FIDE rating?
Robert Ruonala is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Robert Ruonala played?
Our database contains 36 games by Robert Ruonala, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ruonala?
36 games by Robert Ruonala 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.