Prepare against Guido Rothe
DEU · World #12,410 classical · FIDE ID 4648226
When preparing against Guido Rothe, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 174 games by Guido Rothe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guido Rothe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guido Rothe 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 | 2,136 | 2,246 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 64 | 40 | 70 | 36.8% |
| As White | 81 | 34 | 17 | 30 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 30 | 23 | 40 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guido Rothe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guido Rothe's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 77.8% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rothe usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rothe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rothe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rothe usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Rothe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rothe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 34.3% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 25.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Guido Rothe's chess games
All 174 games by Guido Rothe 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: 64 wins, 40 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Christian Troyke | 2,400 | 6th Dresden Open | E72 |
| Mar 2011 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,367 | Reykjavik Open | C56 |
| Dec 2008 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,347 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | E62 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Hesse | 2,330 | 04th Leipzig VfB Open | E97 |
| Feb 2011 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,208 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 41 | 24 | 2,222 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guido Rothe's chess games?
174 games by Guido Rothe, 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 Guido Rothe has played.
What does Guido Rothe play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Guido Rothe opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guido Rothe answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Guido Rothe play as White?
As White, Guido Rothe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guido Rothe play as Black?
As Black, Guido Rothe most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Guido Rothe's FIDE rating?
Guido Rothe is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Guido Rothe played?
Our database contains 174 games by Guido Rothe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 40 draws, 70 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guido Rothe?
174 games by Guido Rothe 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.