Prepare against Eric Rolle
DEU · World #11,619 classical · FIDE ID 4655770
When preparing against Eric Rolle, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (21% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 397 games by Eric Rolle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Rolle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Rolle 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 | 2,146 | 2,292 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,134 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 146 | 112 | 139 | 36.8% |
| As White | 199 | 76 | 61 | 62 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 198 | 70 | 51 | 77 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Rolle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Rolle's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 36.2% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 26.6% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 38 | 19.1% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 36 | 18.1% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rolle usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rolle usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rolle usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Rolle usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rolle usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rolle usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 20.7% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 20.7% | 70.6% |
| d6 | 16 | 19.5% | 15.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 68.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Eric Rolle's chess games
All 397 games by Eric Rolle 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: 146 wins, 112 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,483 | 5th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E33 |
| Jan 2001 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,454 | Baden-Baden Open | B31 |
| Mar 2008 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,418 | 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Boris Margolin | 2,401 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | A21 |
| Apr 2008 | Ilya Spivak | 2,400 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 2,203 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,172 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Rolle's chess games?
397 games by Eric Rolle, 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 Eric Rolle has played.
What does Eric Rolle play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Eric Rolle opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Rolle answers 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Eric Rolle play as White?
As White, Eric Rolle's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Rolle play as Black?
As Black, Eric Rolle most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Eric Rolle's FIDE rating?
Eric Rolle is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Eric Rolle played?
Our database contains 397 games by Eric Rolle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 112 draws, 139 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Rolle?
397 games by Eric Rolle 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.