Prepare against Solomon Ruddell
United States · World #26,581 classical · FIDE ID 2060353
When preparing against Solomon Ruddell, expect 1.g3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Solomon Ruddell, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Solomon Ruddell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Solomon Ruddell 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 | 2,007 | 2,148 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,089 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 36 | 13 | 59 | 33.3% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 6 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 7 | 27 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Solomon Ruddell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Solomon Ruddell's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 30 | 53.6% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 54% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues Bg2 (36.4% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues Bg2 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues a3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Ruddell usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 57.9% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Solomon Ruddell's chess games
All 108 games by Solomon Ruddell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 13 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 30 | 7/4/19 | 23.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/3/18 | 38.2% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,551 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | David Kaufman | 2,447 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Oct 2024 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jan 2024 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 93 | 35.5 | 2,160 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-Southern California cand | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,731 |
| chB-Southern California | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,060 |
| 10th Los Angeles Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,913 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,615 |
| 52nd Pacific Southwest Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Solomon Ruddell's chess games?
108 games by Solomon Ruddell, from Jul 2013 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 Solomon Ruddell has played.
What does Solomon Ruddell play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Solomon Ruddell opens with 1.g3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Solomon Ruddell answers 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Solomon Ruddell play as White?
As White, Solomon Ruddell's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Solomon Ruddell play as Black?
As Black, Solomon Ruddell most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Englund Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Solomon Ruddell's FIDE rating?
Solomon Ruddell is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Solomon Ruddell played?
Our database contains 108 games by Solomon Ruddell, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 13 draws, 59 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Solomon Ruddell?
108 games by Solomon Ruddell 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.