Robert Ruck vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Robert Ruck (2472) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Robert Ruck and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Ruck leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ruck | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruck with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Beliavsky with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ruck | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ruck | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E17 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Budapest Kallai Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Budapest Kallai Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2017 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-HUN 1617 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-SLO |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd chT-SLO |
| Jun 2011 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-SLO |
| Jun 2010 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 20th chT-SLO |
| Dec 2009 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-HUN 0910 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-AUT 0809 |
| Jan 2009 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19th chT-SLO |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th chT-SLO |
| Nov 2006 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-AUT 0607 |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-AUT 0506 |
| Nov 2004 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th chT-SLO |
| Nov 2003 | Robert Ruck | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SLO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Ruck and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 15 recorded games, Robert Ruck has 2 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Robert Ruck and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2003 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Robert Ruck and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.