Prepare against Jan Roebers
FM · NLD · World #14,739 classical · FIDE ID 1007815
Our database contains 817 games by Jan Roebers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Roebers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Roebers 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 | 2,108 | 2,245 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,084 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,033 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 817 | 220 | 108 | 489 | 26.9% |
| As White | 405 | 113 | 58 | 234 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 412 | 107 | 50 | 255 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Roebers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Roebers's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 389 | 96.5% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.2% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Roebers usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Roebers usually continues Nf3 (35.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Roebers usually continues d4 (32.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Roebers usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Roebers usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 189 | 90.0% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 4.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 91.9% | 27.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Roebers's chess games
All 817 games by Jan Roebers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 220 wins, 108 draws, 489 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 78 | 26/11/41 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 62 | 11/11/40 | 17.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 14/6/29 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 40 | 11/6/23 | 27.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| E63 | English Opening | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/3/15 | 18.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/1/16 | 22.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,499 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Nov 2021 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,482 | Titled Tue | C66 |
| Aug 2021 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,455 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Apr 2021 | Dmitry Sumaneev | 2,450 | Titled Tue | C26 |
| Mar 2021 | Maxim Novik | 2,434 | Titled Tue | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 630 | 196 | 2,047 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 27 | 10 | 2,227 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,051 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| Dieren Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Roebers's chess games?
817 games by Jan Roebers, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Roebers has played.
What does Jan Roebers play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Jan Roebers opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Roebers answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Roebers play as White?
As White, Jan Roebers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (62 games, 17.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Roebers play as Black?
As Black, Jan Roebers most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (40 games, 27.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Jan Roebers's FIDE rating?
Jan Roebers is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jan Roebers played?
Our database contains 817 games by Jan Roebers, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 108 draws, 489 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Roebers?
817 games by Jan Roebers 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.