Prepare against Volker Ruehl
DEU · World #80,491 classical · FIDE ID 4672682
When preparing against Volker Ruehl, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 120 games by Volker Ruehl, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Ruehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Ruehl 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 | 1,788 | 1,956 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,873 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,785 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 38 | 36 | 46 | 31.7% |
| As White | 62 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Ruehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Ruehl's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 61.3% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 8 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ruehl usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Volker Ruehl's chess games
All 120 games by Volker Ruehl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 38 wins, 36 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Wolfgang Stute | 2,040 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A57 |
| May 2005 | Uwe Rautenberg | 2,012 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B00 |
| Sep 2005 | Dieter Bauer | 1,908 | ch-Baden Wuerttemberg B | B08 |
| May 2013 | Horst Spielberger | 1,893 | chB-Stuttgart int | C41 |
| May 2006 | Alisa Frey | 1,877 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 61 | 31 | 1,666 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 1,749 |
| ch-Baden Wuerttemberg B | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,811 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,091 |
| Germany Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Ruehl's chess games?
120 games by Volker Ruehl, from Jul 2005 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 Volker Ruehl has played.
What does Volker Ruehl play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Volker Ruehl opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Ruehl answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Volker Ruehl play as White?
As White, Volker Ruehl's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Ruehl play as Black?
As Black, Volker Ruehl most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Volker Ruehl's FIDE rating?
Volker Ruehl is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Volker Ruehl played?
Our database contains 120 games by Volker Ruehl, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 36 draws, 46 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Ruehl?
120 games by Volker Ruehl 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.