Prepare against Jack Rodgers
FM · Australia · World #11,363 classical · FIDE ID 3220885
When preparing against Jack Rodgers, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 511 games by Jack Rodgers, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jack Rodgers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Rodgers 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 | 2,150 | 2,198 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,167 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,181 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 227 | 65 | 219 | 44.4% |
| As White | 251 | 126 | 27 | 98 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 260 | 101 | 38 | 121 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Rodgers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Rodgers's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 94.0% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 77.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues Bg5 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues Bg5 (54.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues h4 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Rodgers usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 93.2% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 81.9% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.9% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Jack Rodgers's chess games
All 511 games by Jack Rodgers in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 227 wins, 65 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 124 | 61/11/52 | 49.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 52 | 24/9/19 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 97 | 46/13/38 | 47.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 13/2/16 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,562 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Nov 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,524 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 366 | 190.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,040 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,137 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,354 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Budapest SixDays 09 IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Rodgers's chess games?
511 games by Jack Rodgers, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Jack Rodgers has played.
What does Jack Rodgers play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Jack Rodgers opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Rodgers answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jack Rodgers play as White?
As White, Jack Rodgers's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (124 games, 49.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Rodgers play as Black?
As Black, Jack Rodgers most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (97 games, 47.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Jack Rodgers's FIDE rating?
Jack Rodgers is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jack Rodgers played?
Our database contains 511 games by Jack Rodgers, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 65 draws, 219 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Rodgers?
511 games by Jack Rodgers 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.