Prepare against Tamas Ruck
FM · Hungary · World #6,221 classical · FIDE ID 706973
Our database contains 533 games by Tamas Ruck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Ruck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Ruck 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 | 2,241 | 2,366 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,331 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,331 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 533 | 173 | 218 | 142 | 32.5% |
| As White | 270 | 99 | 105 | 66 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 263 | 74 | 113 | 76 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Ruck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Ruck's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 258 | 95.6% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ruck usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruck usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ruck usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 40.3% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 48 | 40.3% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 76.2% | 43.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 22.6% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Tamas Ruck's chess games
All 533 games by Tamas Ruck 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: 173 wins, 218 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 14/26/17 | 24.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 5/14/9 | 17.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,507 | 3rd Szombathely Savaria Open | B01 |
| May 2003 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,453 | 22nd Zalakaros Open | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Horvath | 2,435 | 5th Cseppko Open | B33 |
| Jan 2000 | Jesse Kraai | 2,421 | Hotel Irottko GM | C06 |
| Jan 2001 | Adam Szieberth | 2,421 | chT-HUN 0001 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koszeg IM | 1997 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1997 | 14 | 8 | 2,349 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,361 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,427 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 7 | 2,319 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Ruck's chess games?
533 games by Tamas Ruck, 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 Tamas Ruck has played.
What does Tamas Ruck play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Tamas Ruck opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Ruck answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tamas Ruck play as White?
As White, Tamas Ruck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 24.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Ruck play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Ruck most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 263 games.
What is Tamas Ruck's FIDE rating?
Tamas Ruck is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Tamas Ruck played?
Our database contains 533 games by Tamas Ruck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 218 draws, 142 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Ruck?
533 games by Tamas Ruck 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.