Prepare against Jack Rudd
IM · United Kingdom · World #5,809 classical · FIDE ID 405736
Our database contains 1,345 games by Jack Rudd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jack Rudd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Rudd 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 | 2,252 | 2,385 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,258 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,387 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,345 | 609 | 238 | 498 | 45.3% |
| As White | 673 | 345 | 121 | 207 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 672 | 264 | 117 | 291 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Rudd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Rudd's side.
First moves as White (673 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 365 | 54.2% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 260 | 38.6% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.5% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.4% | 34.4% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 1.6% | 72.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rudd usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rudd usually continues d4 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rudd usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rudd usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rudd usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rudd usually continues e4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 39.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 57 | 20.2% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 50 | 17.7% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 37 | 13.1% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 19 | 6.7% | 68.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
Jack Rudd's chess games
All 1,345 games by Jack Rudd 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: 609 wins, 238 draws, 498 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 82 | 46/9/27 | 56.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 76 | 44/8/24 | 57.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 37 | 21/5/11 | 56.8% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 16/1/8 | 64.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 26/9/33 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 56 | 26/7/23 | 46.4% |
| E65 | English Opening | 48 | 16/10/22 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/8/18 | 29.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Jonathan Rowson | 2,596 | chT-BCF 1b 0809 (4NCL) | C97 |
| Nov 2024 | I Smirin | 2,574 | London Classic Masters | E94 |
| Apr 2026 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,573 | 4NCL Easter GM 2025 | E71 |
| Dec 2024 | Wenjun Ju | 2,563 | LCC Superblitz Gp A | E20 |
| Dec 2006 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,538 | 82nd Hastings Masters Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Easter | 2011 | 31 | 13 | 2,267 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 27 | 16 | 2,289 |
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,313 |
| West of England Open | 2004 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 19 | 8 | 2,242 |
| Coulsdon Easter A | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,376 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,269 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,389 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (20 games) · Daniel W Gormally (18 games) · Simon K Williams (11 games) · Bogdan Lalic (10 games) · James P Jackson (10 games)
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Where can I find Jack Rudd's chess games?
1,345 games by Jack Rudd, 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 Jack Rudd has played.
What does Jack Rudd play on the first move as White?
Across 673 games with White in our database, Jack Rudd opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Rudd answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jack Rudd play as White?
As White, Jack Rudd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 56.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (76 games, 57.9% win rate); Center Game (37 games, 56.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 673 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Rudd play as Black?
As Black, Jack Rudd most often plays: Benoni Defense (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (56 games, 46.4% win rate); English Opening (48 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 672 games.
What is Jack Rudd's FIDE rating?
Jack Rudd is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jack Rudd played?
Our database contains 1,345 games by Jack Rudd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 609 wins, 238 draws, 498 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Rudd?
1,345 games by Jack Rudd 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.