Prepare against Rudolf Ruether
DEU · World #19,209 classical · FIDE ID 4637992
Our database contains 231 games by Rudolf Ruether, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Ruether's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Ruether 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 | 2,064 | 2,212 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,065 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 61 | 97 | 73 | 26.4% |
| As White | 123 | 39 | 48 | 36 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 22 | 49 | 37 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Ruether's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Ruether's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 95.9% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.1% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ruether usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ruether usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ruether usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ruether usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ruether usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ruether usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 40.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 35.6% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 61.5% | 39.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 30.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Rudolf Ruether's chess games
All 231 games by Rudolf Ruether 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: 61 wins, 97 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Oskar Orel | 2,315 | 14th Donau Open | A44 |
| Jan 1996 | Albert Kaunzinger | 2,255 | ch-Bayern A 67th | D25 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Reschke | 2,250 | Weilburg NBG Open | A26 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Kranzl | 2,245 | 4th Donau Open | B09 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus Jell | 2,230 | Oberliga Bayern 9495 | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 65th chB-Bayern | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,079 |
| ch-Bayern B 68th | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| 66th ch-Bayern B | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| ch-Bayern A 67th | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,161 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Ruether's chess games?
231 games by Rudolf Ruether, 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 Rudolf Ruether has played.
What does Rudolf Ruether play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Rudolf Ruether opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Ruether answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Ruether play as White?
As White, Rudolf Ruether's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Ruether play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Ruether most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Rudolf Ruether's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Ruether is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Rudolf Ruether played?
Our database contains 231 games by Rudolf Ruether, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 97 draws, 73 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Ruether?
231 games by Rudolf Ruether 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.