Prepare against Roberto Russa
Hungary · World #60,177 classical · FIDE ID 712400
When preparing against Roberto Russa, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Mieses Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Roberto Russa, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Russa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Russa 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 | 1,855 | 1,912 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 35 | 20 | 41 | 36.5% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Russa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Russa's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 45.3% | 47.9% |
| d3 | 17 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 18.9% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 47.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Russa usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Russa usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Russa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Russa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Russa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Russa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Roberto Russa's chess games
All 96 games by Roberto Russa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Lajos Vass | 2,096 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Tamas Szentmihalyi | 2,087 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | A14 |
| May 2012 | Imre Hogye | 2,083 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | E18 |
| May 2011 | Istvan Vass | 2,079 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | C10 |
| Feb 2008 | Gabor Samu | 2,070 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 1,703 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,887 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,909 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Russa's chess games?
96 games by Roberto Russa, from Apr 2007 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 Roberto Russa has played.
What does Roberto Russa play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Roberto Russa opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.d3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Russa answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Roberto Russa play as White?
As White, Roberto Russa's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Russa play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Russa most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Roberto Russa's FIDE rating?
Roberto Russa is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Roberto Russa played?
Our database contains 96 games by Roberto Russa, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 41 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Russa?
96 games by Roberto Russa 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.