Prepare against Frank-Peter Roessler
DEU · World #70,083 classical · FIDE ID 4641760
When preparing against Frank-Peter Roessler, expect 1.f4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 44.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Frank-Peter Roessler, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank-Peter Roessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank-Peter Roessler 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 | 1,821 | 2,157 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 10 | 32 | 38.2% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank-Peter Roessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank-Peter Roessler's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 27 | 77.1% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 77% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Roessler usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Roessler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Roessler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Roessler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Roessler usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Roessler usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Frank-Peter Roessler's chess games
All 68 games by Frank-Peter Roessler 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 12/2/13 | 44.4% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Rene Zimmermann | 2,115 | 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | C01 |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Kopp | 2,096 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | C60 |
| Apr 2014 | Juergen Seidel | 2,079 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | A03 |
| Oct 2012 | Willem Broekman | 2,040 | 13th Liberec Open | A03 |
| Apr 2013 | Sulejman Muhic | 2,011 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 14th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,617 |
| 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Loebau-Zittau KSK Open | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,726 |
| 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| 13th Liberec Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank-Peter Roessler's chess games?
68 games by Frank-Peter Roessler, 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 Frank-Peter Roessler has played.
What does Frank-Peter Roessler play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Frank-Peter Roessler opens with 1.f4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank-Peter Roessler answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Frank-Peter Roessler play as White?
As White, Frank-Peter Roessler's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank-Peter Roessler play as Black?
As Black, Frank-Peter Roessler most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Frank-Peter Roessler's FIDE rating?
Frank-Peter Roessler is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Frank-Peter Roessler played?
Our database contains 68 games by Frank-Peter Roessler, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank-Peter Roessler?
68 games by Frank-Peter Roessler 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.