Prepare against Victor B Rumsey
United Kingdom · World #75,959 classical · FIDE ID 432873
When preparing against Victor B Rumsey, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 101 games by Victor B Rumsey, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor B Rumsey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor B Rumsey 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 | 1,802 | 1,931 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 22 | 42 | 37 | 21.8% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor B Rumsey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor B Rumsey's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 88.9% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Rumsey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Victor B Rumsey's chess games
All 101 games by Victor B Rumsey in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 22 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Matthew Peat | 2,099 | chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | D43 |
| Feb 2013 | Paul Webster | 2,001 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | E00 |
| Feb 2016 | Rolf Bachmann | 1,993 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Mar 2020 | Martin Harsch | 1,944 | 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | C65 |
| Dec 2012 | Peter R Wood | 1,931 | 4th London Classic Open | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 88th Hastings Masters Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| Southend Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,220 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,692 |
| ch-BCF U160 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 222 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor B Rumsey's chess games?
101 games by Victor B Rumsey, from Jan 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 Victor B Rumsey has played.
What does Victor B Rumsey play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Victor B Rumsey opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor B Rumsey answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Victor B Rumsey play as White?
As White, Victor B Rumsey's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor B Rumsey play as Black?
As Black, Victor B Rumsey most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Victor B Rumsey's FIDE rating?
Victor B Rumsey is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Victor B Rumsey played?
Our database contains 101 games by Victor B Rumsey, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor B Rumsey?
101 games by Victor B Rumsey 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.