Prepare against Bernd Roeschlau
FM · DEU · World #8,155 classical · FIDE ID 4602609
Our database contains 462 games by Bernd Roeschlau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Roeschlau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Roeschlau 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 | 2,202 | 2,329 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 193 | 95 | 174 | 41.8% |
| As White | 215 | 97 | 47 | 71 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 247 | 96 | 48 | 103 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Roeschlau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Roeschlau's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 69.3% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 65 | 30.2% | 50.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Roeschlau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 79.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.9% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 83.1% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.6% | 30.0% |
Bernd Roeschlau's chess games
All 462 games by Bernd Roeschlau 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: 193 wins, 95 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 19/2/18 | 48.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1988 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,455 | Groningen Casino Open | E20 |
| Jan 2003 | Joachim Brueggemann | 2,430 | BL2-Ost 0304 | B96 |
| Dec 1988 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,415 | Groningen Casino Open | D78 |
| Jan 2004 | Gavin Wall | 2,410 | BL2-Ost 0304 | C41 |
| Jan 1989 | Ferenc Portisch | 2,410 | Bad Orb Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2003 | 66 | 38 | 2,345 |
| Frankfurt | 1989 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 21 | 15 | 2,220 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2005 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1982 | 18 | 8 | – |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 16 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,389 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,309 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Horst Alber (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Roeschlau's chess games?
462 games by Bernd Roeschlau, 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 Bernd Roeschlau has played.
What does Bernd Roeschlau play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Bernd Roeschlau opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Roeschlau answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bernd Roeschlau play as White?
As White, Bernd Roeschlau's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Roeschlau play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Roeschlau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 48.7% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Bernd Roeschlau's FIDE rating?
Bernd Roeschlau is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Bernd Roeschlau played?
Our database contains 462 games by Bernd Roeschlau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 95 draws, 174 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Roeschlau?
462 games by Bernd Roeschlau 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.