Prepare against Jan Rooze
IM · Belgium · World #12,976 classical · FIDE ID 200050
Our database contains 866 games by Jan Rooze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rooze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rooze 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 | 2,128 | 2,397 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,391 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,369 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 866 | 359 | 261 | 246 | 41.5% |
| As White | 437 | 204 | 133 | 100 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 429 | 155 | 128 | 146 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rooze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rooze's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 398 | 91.1% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 6.2% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.3% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rooze usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rooze usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rooze usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Rooze usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rooze usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rooze usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 82.6% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.2% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 160 | 95.8% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Jan Rooze's chess games
All 866 games by Jan Rooze 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: 359 wins, 261 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 44 | 21/18/5 | 47.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 43 | 17/12/14 | 39.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 24/7/9 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 80 | 33/19/28 | 41.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 18/13/14 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 34 | 15/13/6 | 44.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 11/13/7 | 35.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 3/9/11 | 13.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,520 | ch-BEL | A13 |
| Apr 2014 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,506 | chT-EU Seniors | B30 |
| Oct 2013 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,505 | chT-BEL 1314 | C03 |
| Jul 2009 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,496 | ch-EU Seniors 09th | A77 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladimir V Zhelnin | 2,469 | Wch Seniors 65 25th | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2013 | 58 | 26 | 2,299 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 41 | 28 | 2,340 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 26 | 15 | 2,231 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 24 | 16 | 2,369 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,245 |
| Charleroi Open | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,301 |
| Lueneburg GM | 2015 | 18 | 5 | 2,291 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rooze's chess games?
866 games by Jan Rooze, 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 Rooze has played.
What does Jan Rooze play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Jan Rooze opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rooze answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Rooze play as White?
As White, Jan Rooze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 437 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rooze play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rooze most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 41.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 44.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Jan Rooze's FIDE rating?
Jan Rooze is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Jan Rooze played?
Our database contains 866 games by Jan Rooze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 261 draws, 246 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rooze?
866 games by Jan Rooze 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.