Robert Ruck vs Ferenc Berkes
GM Robert Ruck (2472) · GM Ferenc Berkes (2612)
Robert Ruck and Ferenc Berkes have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Ruck leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ruck | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruck with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Berkes with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ruck | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ruck | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-HUN 2324 |
| Dec 2022 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Budapest Kallai Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Budapest Kallai Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial GM |
| Apr 2012 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-HUN 1112 |
| Aug 2009 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-HUN 59th |
| Mar 2007 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-HUN 0607 |
| Mar 2006 | Ferenc Berkes | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-HUN 56th |
| May 2005 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-HUN 55th |
| Dec 2004 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-HUN 0405 |
| Aug 2004 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-HUN 54 |
| Apr 2004 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Zalaegerszeg |
| May 2003 | Robert Ruck | Ferenc Berkes | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-HUN 53rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Ruck and Ferenc Berkes?
In 13 recorded games, Robert Ruck has 1 wins, Ferenc Berkes has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Robert Ruck and Ferenc Berkes played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2003 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Robert Ruck and Ferenc Berkes play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.