Prepare against Ilja Rosmann
FM · DEU · World #4,469 classical · FIDE ID 4667697
When preparing against Ilja Rosmann, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Ilja Rosmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilja Rosmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilja Rosmann 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 | 2,289 | 2,329 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,291 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 115 | 93 | 67 | 41.8% |
| As White | 139 | 65 | 43 | 31 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilja Rosmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilja Rosmann's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 99.3% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rosmann usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rosmann usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rosmann usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rosmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 65.2% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 23 | 33.3% | 54.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Ilja Rosmann's chess games
All 275 games by Ilja Rosmann 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: 115 wins, 93 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,586 | 12th ch-Hamburg int | C03 |
| Nov 2009 | Dominik Orzech | 2,435 | BL2-Nord 0910 | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Steve Berger | 2,425 | BL2-Nord 0910 | C19 |
| Mar 2010 | Harald Schmidt | 2,408 | BL2-Nord 0910 | B22 |
| Jan 2015 | Carsten Hoi | 2,401 | Oberliga Nord N 1415 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U20 | 1997 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,539 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,285 |
| BL2-Nord 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,497 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilja Rosmann's chess games?
275 games by Ilja Rosmann, 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 Ilja Rosmann has played.
What does Ilja Rosmann play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Ilja Rosmann opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilja Rosmann answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilja Rosmann play as White?
As White, Ilja Rosmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilja Rosmann play as Black?
As Black, Ilja Rosmann most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Ilja Rosmann's FIDE rating?
Ilja Rosmann is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (May 2010).
How many games has Ilja Rosmann played?
Our database contains 275 games by Ilja Rosmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 93 draws, 67 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilja Rosmann?
275 games by Ilja Rosmann 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.