Prepare against Sergej Rudnizki
DEU · World #15,338 classical · FIDE ID 4683013
When preparing against Sergej Rudnizki, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Sergej Rudnizki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Rudnizki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Rudnizki 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 | 2,102 | 2,177 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 42 | 85 | 45 | 24.4% |
| As White | 96 | 28 | 45 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 14 | 40 | 22 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Rudnizki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Rudnizki's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rudnizki usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Rudnizki usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rudnizki usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 36.5% |
Sergej Rudnizki's chess games
All 172 games by Sergej Rudnizki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 85 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Heinz Liebert | 2,307 | Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | B44 |
| Sep 2014 | Davor Maric | 2,305 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | C61 |
| Dec 2006 | Bernhard Kettler | 2,278 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | A05 |
| Oct 2009 | Jens Koller | 2,270 | Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | C35 |
| Jan 2000 | Egor Dranischnikov | 2,268 | chT-GER U20 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Rudnizki's chess games?
172 games by Sergej Rudnizki, from Apr 2003 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 Sergej Rudnizki has played.
What does Sergej Rudnizki play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Sergej Rudnizki opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Rudnizki answers 1...e5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergej Rudnizki play as White?
As White, Sergej Rudnizki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Rudnizki play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Rudnizki most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Sergej Rudnizki's FIDE rating?
Sergej Rudnizki is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Sergej Rudnizki played?
Our database contains 172 games by Sergej Rudnizki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 85 draws, 45 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Rudnizki?
172 games by Sergej Rudnizki 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.