Prepare against Dirk Rosenthal
FM · DEU · World #2,832 classical · FIDE ID 4611586
Our database contains 267 games by Dirk Rosenthal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Rosenthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Rosenthal 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 | 2,345 | 2,419 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,379 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,390 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 105 | 81 | 81 | 39.3% |
| As White | 134 | 62 | 40 | 32 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 133 | 43 | 41 | 49 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Rosenthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Rosenthal's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 78.4% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 18.7% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rosenthal usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 61.7% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 73.8% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Dirk Rosenthal's chess games
All 267 games by Dirk Rosenthal 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: 105 wins, 81 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Jakob Meister | 2,510 | Oberliga Nord O 0405 | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Miroslav Schwarz | 2,485 | BL2-Nord 1112 | C07 |
| Jan 1990 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,485 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | B22 |
| Nov 2022 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,462 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | D85 |
| Nov 2008 | Michael Kopylov | 2,455 | BL2-Nord 0809 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansys IM A | 1991 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,494 |
| Bundesliga 1991-92 | 1992 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Escom IM A | 1991 | 11 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,307 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Rosenthal's chess games?
267 games by Dirk Rosenthal, 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 Dirk Rosenthal has played.
What does Dirk Rosenthal play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Dirk Rosenthal opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Rosenthal answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dirk Rosenthal play as White?
As White, Dirk Rosenthal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Rosenthal play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Rosenthal most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Dirk Rosenthal's FIDE rating?
Dirk Rosenthal is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Dirk Rosenthal played?
Our database contains 267 games by Dirk Rosenthal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 81 draws, 81 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Rosenthal?
267 games by Dirk Rosenthal 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.