Prepare against Jakob Roth
DEU · World #18,776 classical · FIDE ID 12952605
When preparing against Jakob Roth, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 126 games by Jakob Roth, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Roth 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 | 2,068 | 2,118 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,178 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 64 | 24 | 38 | 50.8% |
| As White | 62 | 32 | 13 | 17 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Roth's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 91.9% | 61.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Roth usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Roth usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jakob Roth's chess games
All 126 games by Jakob Roth in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 64 wins, 24 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Oliver Bucur | 2,213 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | E25 |
| Sep 2023 | Gerald Loew | 2,147 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | E71 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Seidel | 2,119 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | C14 |
| Dec 2018 | Artur Hovhannisyan | 2,104 | chT-GER U16 | E01 |
| Sep 2023 | Joerg Stock | 2,084 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,273 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,054 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,273 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Roth's chess games?
126 games by Jakob Roth, from May 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 Jakob Roth has played.
What does Jakob Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Jakob Roth opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Roth answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jakob Roth play as White?
As White, Jakob Roth's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Roth play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Roth most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Jakob Roth's FIDE rating?
Jakob Roth is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Jakob Roth played?
Our database contains 126 games by Jakob Roth, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 24 draws, 38 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Roth?
126 games by Jakob Roth 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.