Prepare against Derek Roebuck
Australia · World #92,285 classical · FIDE ID 3226999
When preparing against Derek Roebuck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Derek Roebuck, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Derek Roebuck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Roebuck 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 | 1,752 | 1,754 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 16.1% |
| As White | 31 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 12.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Roebuck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Roebuck's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 29.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Roebuck usually continues Nf3 (17.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Roebuck usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Roebuck usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Derek Roebuck's chess games
All 62 games by Derek Roebuck in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Roy T Hare | 1,909 | 60th Southend Open | C55 |
| Nov 2015 | Oscar Pollack | 1,760 | 34th Hampstead Open U1900 | A11 |
| Dec 2016 | Aaravamudhan Balaji | 1,634 | 8th London Classic Open | C70 |
| Jul 2015 | Reuben Balouka Myers | 1,558 | 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | C00 |
| Jan 2023 | Daryoush Rafiei Darani | 1,504 | Perth Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,518 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,739 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,768 |
| 7th London Classic CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| 60th Southend Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,820 |
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Open | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Roebuck's chess games?
62 games by Derek Roebuck, from Jul 2015 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 Derek Roebuck has played.
What does Derek Roebuck play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Derek Roebuck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Roebuck answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Derek Roebuck play as White?
As White, Derek Roebuck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Roebuck play as Black?
As Black, Derek Roebuck most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Derek Roebuck's FIDE rating?
Derek Roebuck is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Derek Roebuck played?
Our database contains 62 games by Derek Roebuck, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Roebuck?
62 games by Derek Roebuck 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.