Prepare against Jan Paul Roth
DEU · World #67,468 classical · FIDE ID 12952419
When preparing against Jan Paul Roth, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 57 games by Jan Paul Roth, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Paul Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Paul 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 | 1,830 | 1,840 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 10 | 25 | 22 | 17.5% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Paul Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Paul Roth's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Roth usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Roth usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Jan Paul Roth's chess games
All 57 games by Jan Paul Roth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Julian Schmitz | 1,706 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C01 |
| Aug 2023 | Frank Hepting | 1,635 | Krefeld Open | C55 |
| Aug 2022 | Luis Manuel Farinha B Oliveira | 1,622 | Krefeld Open | E12 |
| Jul 2015 | Miroslav Skapski | 1,566 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Helmut Huber | 1,530 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,775 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 17 | 7 | 1,517 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 19th | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,432 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,095 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,849 |
| 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Paul Roth's chess games?
57 games by Jan Paul Roth, from Apr 2014 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 Jan Paul Roth has played.
What does Jan Paul Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jan Paul Roth opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Paul Roth answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Jan Paul Roth play as White?
As White, Jan Paul Roth's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Paul Roth play as Black?
As Black, Jan Paul Roth most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jan Paul Roth's FIDE rating?
Jan Paul Roth is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Paul Roth played?
Our database contains 57 games by Jan Paul Roth, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Paul Roth?
57 games by Jan Paul 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.