Prepare against Detlef Roefe
DEU · World #46,536 classical · FIDE ID 1270859
When preparing against Detlef Roefe, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Detlef Roefe, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Roefe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Roefe 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 | 1,907 | 2,020 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 60 | 20 | 62 | 42.3% |
| As White | 71 | 31 | 11 | 29 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 29 | 9 | 33 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Roefe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Roefe's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 76.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.1% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.9% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Roefe usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Roefe usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Roefe usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Roefe usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Roefe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Roefe usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
Detlef Roefe's chess games
All 142 games by Detlef Roefe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 60 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Wouter Ghyselen | 2,107 | chT-BEL 1213 | A56 |
| Jun 2014 | Torsten Limbach | 1,985 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A30 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Haeussler | 1,985 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B24 |
| May 2021 | Nils Heinichen | 1,981 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D00 |
| Mar 2020 | Christian Augustin | 1,963 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 1,797 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,859 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 1,862 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,957 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,973 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,700 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Roefe's chess games?
142 games by Detlef Roefe, from May 2010 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 Detlef Roefe has played.
What does Detlef Roefe play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Detlef Roefe opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Roefe answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Detlef Roefe play as White?
As White, Detlef Roefe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Roefe play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Roefe most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Detlef Roefe's FIDE rating?
Detlef Roefe is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Detlef Roefe played?
Our database contains 142 games by Detlef Roefe, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Roefe?
142 games by Detlef Roefe 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.