Prepare against Arkadij Rotstein
GM · DEU · World #1,480 classical · FIDE ID 4662997
When preparing against Arkadij Rotstein, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,879 games by Arkadij Rotstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadij Rotstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadij Rotstein 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 | 2,412 | 2,554 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,500 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,879 | 946 | 543 | 389 | 50.3% |
| As White | 952 | 498 | 277 | 176 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 927 | 448 | 266 | 213 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadij Rotstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadij Rotstein's side.
First moves as White (951 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 336 | 35.3% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 230 | 24.2% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 173 | 18.2% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 120 | 12.6% | 78.8% |
| g3 | 65 | 6.8% | 76.2% |
| b3 | 24 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues g3 (65.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rotstein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 367 | 93.1% | 67.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 4.1% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 277 | 79.1% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 6.9% | 60.4% |
| g6 | 24 | 6.9% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 15 | 4.3% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Arkadij Rotstein's chess games
All 1,879 games by Arkadij Rotstein 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: 946 wins, 543 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 164 | 84/43/37 | 51.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 74 | 36/20/18 | 48.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 63 | 33/15/15 | 52.4% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 46 | 31/12/3 | 67.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 45 | 15/23/7 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 45 | 20/18/7 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 24/12/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 31 | 20/8/3 | 64.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 202 | 110/48/44 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 77 | 38/24/15 | 49.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 62 | 26/18/18 | 41.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 22/11/14 | 46.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 26/13/7 | 56.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 11/12/12 | 31.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 25/5/4 | 73.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,675 | chT-FRA 2 9495 | E17 |
| May 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,649 | chT1-FRA | A20 |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,631 | chT-AUT 0506 | E14 |
| Nov 2005 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,615 | chT-AUT 0506 | A13 |
| Jul 2007 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,611 | 27th Benasque Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Open | 2005 | 48 | 31.5 | 2,556 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,449 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,611 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,463 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 17 | 9 | 2,456 |
| Montpellier Open A | 1999 | 15 | 9 | 2,402 |
| ch-Lvov CC | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-URS sf | 1986 | 13 | 8 | 2,468 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Felix Levin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadij Rotstein's chess games?
1,879 games by Arkadij Rotstein, 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 Arkadij Rotstein has played.
What does Arkadij Rotstein play on the first move as White?
Across 951 games with White in our database, Arkadij Rotstein opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadij Rotstein answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Arkadij Rotstein play as White?
As White, Arkadij Rotstein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (164 games, 51.2% win rate); Réti Opening (74 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (63 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 952 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadij Rotstein play as Black?
As Black, Arkadij Rotstein most often plays: Sicilian (202 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (77 games, 49.4% win rate); Modern Defense (62 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 927 games.
What is Arkadij Rotstein's FIDE rating?
Arkadij Rotstein is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,554 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Arkadij Rotstein played?
Our database contains 1,879 games by Arkadij Rotstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 946 wins, 543 draws, 389 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadij Rotstein?
1,879 games by Arkadij Rotstein 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.