Robert Ruck vs Robert Markus
GM Robert Ruck (2472) · GM Robert Markus (2521)
Robert Ruck and Robert Markus have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Ruck leads 1 wins to 0, with 10 draws (9% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ruck | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruck with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Markus with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ruck | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ruck | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Robert Markus | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chT-HUN 2223 |
| Feb 2022 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-HUN 2122 |
| Sep 2019 | Robert Markus | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 29th chT-SLO |
| Dec 2017 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial GM |
| Nov 2012 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd chT-SLO |
| Jun 2011 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-SLO |
| Oct 2010 | Robert Markus | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 20th chT-SLO |
| Jan 2009 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 19th chT-SLO |
| Dec 2008 | Robert Markus | Robert Ruck | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 18th chT-SLO |
| Nov 2006 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SLO |
| Oct 2004 | Robert Ruck | Robert Markus | 1-0 | English Opening | Olympiad-36 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Robert Ruck and Robert Markus?
In 11 recorded games, Robert Ruck has 1 wins, Robert Markus has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Robert Ruck and Robert Markus played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Robert Ruck and Robert Markus play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.