Prepare against David R Rogers
United Kingdom · World #102,826 classical · FIDE ID 451509
When preparing against David R Rogers, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 34 games by David R Rogers, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David R Rogers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David R Rogers 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 | 1,721 | 1,811 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David R Rogers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David R Rogers's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rogers usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rogers usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
David R Rogers's chess games
All 34 games by David R Rogers in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Ian Underwood | 1,816 | Weymouth Major Open | D04 |
| Nov 2008 | Stephen W Schofield | 1,712 | Beacon Juniors Open | D05 |
| Nov 2005 | Malcolm A Roberts | 1,584 | Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | D00 |
| Nov 2006 | John Torrance | 1,456 | Beacon Juniors Open | B23 |
| Sep 2018 | Stephen C Pride | 138 | Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,671 |
| Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 239 |
| Paignton Morning Thynne Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
| Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,724 |
| East Devon Major Open | 1999 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Weymouth Major Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David R Rogers's chess games?
34 games by David R Rogers, from May 2018 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 David R Rogers has played.
What does David R Rogers play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David R Rogers opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David R Rogers answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does David R Rogers play as White?
As White, David R Rogers's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David R Rogers play as Black?
As Black, David R Rogers most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David R Rogers's FIDE rating?
David R Rogers is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Aug 2025).
How many games has David R Rogers played?
Our database contains 34 games by David R Rogers, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David R Rogers?
34 games by David R Rogers 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.