Prepare against Emile Rota
Luxembourg · World #43,437 classical · FIDE ID 4005210
Our database contains 61 games by Emile Rota, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emile Rota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emile Rota 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 | 1,920 | 1,954 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 26.2% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emile Rota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emile Rota's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Rota usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Rota usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rota usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Rota usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Emile Rota's chess games
All 61 games by Emile Rota in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Roger Hoffmann | 2,055 | 26th Luxembourg Open | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | M Reck | 2,053 | 39th ECC Open | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Forthofer | 1,840 | 14th Metz Open | B07 |
| Sep 2016 | Gunter Melde | 1,461 | 27th Goch Open | C46 |
| Oct 2017 | Yannik Porstendoerfer | 1,427 | Eschborn Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 19 | 12.5 | – |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| 10th EU-chT | 1992 | 6 | 1 | 2,035 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,649 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,044 |
| 14th Metz Open | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emile Rota's chess games?
61 games by Emile Rota, from Jan 2016 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 Emile Rota has played.
What does Emile Rota play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Emile Rota opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emile Rota answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Emile Rota play as White?
As White, Emile Rota's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emile Rota play as Black?
As Black, Emile Rota most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Emile Rota's FIDE rating?
Emile Rota is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Emile Rota played?
Our database contains 61 games by Emile Rota, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emile Rota?
61 games by Emile Rota 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.