Prepare against Ruediger Breyther
FM · DEU · World #7,856 classical · FIDE ID 4601211
Our database contains 443 games by Ruediger Breyther, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Breyther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger Breyther 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 | 2,208 | 2,341 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,248 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,275 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 163 | 184 | 96 | 36.8% |
| As White | 227 | 97 | 94 | 36 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 216 | 66 | 90 | 60 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Breyther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Breyther's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 226 | 99.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Breyther usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Breyther usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Breyther usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Breyther usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 96.1% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 98.5% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Ruediger Breyther's chess games
All 443 games by Ruediger Breyther 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: 163 wins, 184 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/16/9 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 13/20/4 | 35.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 40 | 13/12/15 | 32.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,535 | Bern Open | B38 |
| Jan 1995 | Pia Cramling | 2,520 | Bern Open | E13 |
| Jan 1986 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,440 | Bundesliga 1986-87 | D11 |
| Jan 1993 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,435 | BL2-Nord 9394 | B08 |
| Jul 1981 | Predrag Ostojic | 2,435 | 2nd Internationales Schachfestival | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2002 | 36 | 17 | 2,324 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 21 | 10 | 2,373 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,428 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,234 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| Norderstedt IM | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-GER 59 (FRG-17) | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| BL2-Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Breyther's chess games?
443 games by Ruediger Breyther, 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 Ruediger Breyther has played.
What does Ruediger Breyther play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Ruediger Breyther opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Breyther answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Breyther play as White?
As White, Ruediger Breyther's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Breyther play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Breyther most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Ruediger Breyther's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Breyther is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ruediger Breyther played?
Our database contains 443 games by Ruediger Breyther, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 184 draws, 96 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Breyther?
443 games by Ruediger Breyther 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.