Prepare against Ivan Rothman
United States · World #91,947 classical · FIDE ID 2073951
When preparing against Ivan Rothman, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ivan Rothman, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Rothman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Rothman 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 | 1,753 | 1,768 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Rothman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Rothman's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rothman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Rothman usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Rothman usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Rothman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ivan Rothman's chess games
All 33 games by Ivan Rothman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | David Eytan | 1,711 | San Francisco Leighton Mem | A04 |
| Mar 2014 | Brendan Macintyre | 1,688 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | D40 |
| May 2015 | Albert Martin Starr | 1,628 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | A05 |
| Feb 2015 | Bryan Hood | 1,521 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | A07 |
| Apr 2015 | Michael P Nagle | 1,430 | San Francisco TNM Spring Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,620 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,551 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,497 |
| San Francisco Wilkerson Memorial | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Rothman's chess games?
33 games by Ivan Rothman, from Mar 2015 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 Ivan Rothman has played.
What does Ivan Rothman play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ivan Rothman opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Rothman answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ivan Rothman play as White?
As White, Ivan Rothman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Rothman play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Rothman most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ivan Rothman's FIDE rating?
Ivan Rothman is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ivan Rothman played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ivan Rothman, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Rothman?
33 games by Ivan Rothman 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.