Prepare against Urs Rueetschi
FM · CHE · World #5,109 classical · FIDE ID 1300776
Our database contains 115 games by Urs Rueetschi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Urs Rueetschi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urs Rueetschi 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 | 2,270 | 2,345 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 43 | 28 | 44 | 37.4% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urs Rueetschi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urs Rueetschi's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 11.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rueetschi usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 61.5% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
Urs Rueetschi's chess games
All 115 games by Urs Rueetschi 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: 43 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Ivo Donev | 2,420 | chT-SUI | D58 |
| Oct 2001 | Christian Maier | 2,391 | chT-SUI | E94 |
| Jan 1987 | Kick Langeweg | 2,390 | Lugano Open 12 | E13 |
| Mar 1982 | Borivoje Vujacic | 2,380 | Lugano Open 07 | A25 |
| Jan 1995 | Hung Fioramonti | 2,370 | chT-SUI | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2021 | 80 | 38.5 | 2,280 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Seniors | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,277 |
| 6th ECI Open U20 | 1979 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 15th Zuerich Open A | 1991 | 4 | 2 | 2,435 |
| Mitropa Cup-08 | 1983 | 4 | 2 | 2,330 |
| 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 2,197 |
| Biel-14 MTO Open | 1981 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Lugano Open 12 | 1987 | 2 | 1 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urs Rueetschi's chess games?
115 games by Urs Rueetschi, 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 Urs Rueetschi has played.
What does Urs Rueetschi play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Urs Rueetschi opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urs Rueetschi answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Urs Rueetschi play as White?
As White, Urs Rueetschi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urs Rueetschi play as Black?
As Black, Urs Rueetschi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Urs Rueetschi's FIDE rating?
Urs Rueetschi is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Urs Rueetschi played?
Our database contains 115 games by Urs Rueetschi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urs Rueetschi?
115 games by Urs Rueetschi 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.