Prepare against William Rutherford
United Kingdom · World #44,888 classical · FIDE ID 2401045
Our database contains 127 games by William Rutherford, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Rutherford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Rutherford 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 | 1,914 | 2,207 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,004 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,176 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 42 | 33 | 52 | 33.1% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 21 | 14 | 30 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Rutherford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Rutherford's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 90.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rutherford usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 85.3% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
William Rutherford's chess games
All 127 games by William Rutherford 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: 42 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | David John Walker | 2,290 | Glenrothes Open | D70 |
| Jan 1996 | Stephen Pickles | 2,245 | Edinburgh ECC 2nd | E84 |
| Jan 1997 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,200 | Glasgow Open | A97 |
| Jan 2000 | Richard Weston | 2,195 | Grangemouth Open 2 | A03 |
| Jan 1995 | David Sedgwick | 2,170 | Isle of Lewis Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Open | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,924 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| Glasgow Open | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Edinburgh ECC 2nd | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,339 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,406 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,893 |
| Isle of Lewis Open | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Rutherford's chess games?
127 games by William Rutherford, 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 William Rutherford has played.
What does William Rutherford play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, William Rutherford opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Rutherford answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does William Rutherford play as White?
As White, William Rutherford's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Rutherford play as Black?
As Black, William Rutherford most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is William Rutherford's FIDE rating?
William Rutherford is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Oct 2004).
How many games has William Rutherford played?
Our database contains 127 games by William Rutherford, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Rutherford?
127 games by William Rutherford 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.