Prepare against Detlef Rost
DEU · World #34,779 classical · FIDE ID 4633156
Our database contains 70 games by Detlef Rost, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Rost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Rost 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 | 1,960 | 2,039 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,939 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 9 | 31 | 42.9% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Rost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Rost's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rost usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rost usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Rost usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Detlef Rost's chess games
All 70 games by Detlef Rost in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 30 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Holger Blauhut | 2,021 | GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | D61 |
| May 2020 | Reinhard Gley | 1,927 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | B22 |
| Jun 2020 | Seva Bashylin | 1,914 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | D03 |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Armbrust | 1,834 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A42 |
| Jun 2020 | Colin Ensslinger | 1,788 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,718 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,632 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,797 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,826 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Rost's chess games?
70 games by Detlef Rost, from Oct 2004 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 Rost has played.
What does Detlef Rost play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Detlef Rost opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Rost answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Detlef Rost play as White?
As White, Detlef Rost's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Rost play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Rost most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Detlef Rost's FIDE rating?
Detlef Rost is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Detlef Rost played?
Our database contains 70 games by Detlef Rost, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Rost?
70 games by Detlef Rost 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.