Prepare against Douglas Root
IM · United States · World #1,172 classical · FIDE ID 2000490
Our database contains 180 games by Douglas Root, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Douglas Root's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Douglas Root 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 | 2,436 | 2,470 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 87 | 54 | 39 | 48.3% |
| As White | 89 | 44 | 30 | 15 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 43 | 24 | 24 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Douglas Root's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Douglas Root's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 59.6% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 32.6% | 70.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Root usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Root usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Root usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 68.4% | 59.6% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Douglas Root's chess games
All 180 games by Douglas Root 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: 87 wins, 54 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1980 | Roman Dzindzichashvili | 2,570 | Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | A30 |
| Jul 2023 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,563 | ch-USA Seniors | C44 |
| Feb 1984 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,550 | Anaheim Labate | E99 |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Dlugy | 2,524 | ch-USA Seniors | E94 |
| Jan 1978 | Anatoly Lein | 2,505 | USA | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1981 | 26 | 11 | 2,405 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 2,358 |
| American Open | 1989 | 11 | 8 | 2,634 |
| Anaheim Labate | 1984 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,586 |
| 92nd US Open | 1991 | 11 | 8 | 2,590 |
| 84th US Open | 1983 | 11 | 8 | 2,613 |
| 3rd Los Angeles | 1982 | 11 | 7 | 2,436 |
| 2nd Phoenix FIDE Futurity | 1981 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Douglas Root's chess games?
180 games by Douglas Root, 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 Douglas Root has played.
What does Douglas Root play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Douglas Root opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Douglas Root answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Douglas Root play as White?
As White, Douglas Root's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Douglas Root play as Black?
As Black, Douglas Root most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Douglas Root's FIDE rating?
Douglas Root is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Douglas Root played?
Our database contains 180 games by Douglas Root, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 54 draws, 39 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Douglas Root?
180 games by Douglas Root 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.