Prepare against Wolfgang Ruppert
DEU · World #15,801 classical · FIDE ID 4643135
Our database contains 193 games by Wolfgang Ruppert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Ruppert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Ruppert 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 | 2,097 | 2,251 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,144 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,142 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 83 | 51 | 59 | 43.0% |
| As White | 102 | 47 | 25 | 30 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 36 | 26 | 29 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Ruppert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Ruppert's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 17.6% | 63.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ruppert usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 44.9% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 28.6% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 20.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 33.3% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Wolfgang Ruppert's chess games
All 193 games by Wolfgang Ruppert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 83 wins, 51 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Bird's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Igor Khenkin | 2,547 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | D00 |
| Aug 2002 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,233 | 6th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C12 |
| May 2018 | Ulrich Bonnaire | 2,208 | ch-Hessen | B06 |
| Jul 2003 | Marcus Roemhild | 2,197 | 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Kopp | 2,135 | Hofbieber Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen qual-C | 1989 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-Hessen qual-A | 1988 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Hofbieber Open | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,117 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,972 |
| ch-Hessen | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,185 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Ruppert's chess games?
193 games by Wolfgang Ruppert, from Oct 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 Wolfgang Ruppert has played.
What does Wolfgang Ruppert play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Ruppert opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Ruppert answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Ruppert play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Ruppert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Ruppert play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Ruppert most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Wolfgang Ruppert's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Ruppert is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Wolfgang Ruppert played?
Our database contains 193 games by Wolfgang Ruppert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 51 draws, 59 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Ruppert?
193 games by Wolfgang Ruppert 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.