Prepare against Ryan Amburgy
FM · United States · World #4,498 classical · FIDE ID 30924820
When preparing against Ryan Amburgy, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,299 games by Ryan Amburgy, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Amburgy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Amburgy 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 | 2,288 | 2,363 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,293 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,299 | 557 | 238 | 504 | 42.9% |
| As White | 646 | 290 | 112 | 244 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 653 | 267 | 126 | 260 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Amburgy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Amburgy's side.
First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 470 | 72.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 21.6% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 20 | 3.1% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.4% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues e4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues e3 (48.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Amburgy usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 118 | 43.2% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 117 | 42.9% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 26 | 9.5% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 216 | 97.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ryan Amburgy's chess games
All 1,299 games by Ryan Amburgy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 557 wins, 238 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 88 | 39/13/36 | 44.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 76 | 40/11/25 | 52.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 62 | 39/9/14 | 62.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 42 | 19/4/19 | 45.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 11/7/20 | 28.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 10/8/20 | 26.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Sep 2025 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,712 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Oct 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,707 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| Sep 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue | A52 |
| Jun 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 859 | 470.5 | 2,344 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 23 | 2,381 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,364 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,254 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,444 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,165 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Amburgy's chess games?
1,299 games by Ryan Amburgy, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Ryan Amburgy has played.
What does Ryan Amburgy play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Ryan Amburgy opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Amburgy answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Ryan Amburgy play as White?
As White, Ryan Amburgy's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (88 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (62 games, 62.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 646 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Amburgy play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Amburgy most often plays: Catalan (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 653 games.
What is Ryan Amburgy's FIDE rating?
Ryan Amburgy is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ryan Amburgy played?
Our database contains 1,299 games by Ryan Amburgy, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 557 wins, 238 draws, 504 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Amburgy?
1,299 games by Ryan Amburgy 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.