Prepare against Jannik Rothenberg
DEU · World #45,598 classical · FIDE ID 16204743
Our database contains 85 games by Jannik Rothenberg, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jannik Rothenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannik Rothenberg 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 | 1,911 | 1,922 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 23 | 26 | 42.4% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rothenberg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rothenberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Rothenberg usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Rothenberg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Jannik Rothenberg's chess games
All 85 games by Jannik Rothenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 36 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Thomas Fischer | 2,008 | Lueneburg Open A | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Probst | 1,969 | Lueneburg Open A | C06 |
| Jan 2026 | Jonathan Beckmann | 1,961 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | E05 |
| Jun 2019 | Anton Weigand | 1,889 | ch-GER U25-A | C01 |
| Jul 2022 | Xinyuan Wang | 1,875 | chT-GER U20 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,901 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,943 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U16/18 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr U14/16/18 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,303 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,901 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,517 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jannik Rothenberg's chess games?
85 games by Jannik Rothenberg, from Feb 2016 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 Jannik Rothenberg has played.
What does Jannik Rothenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jannik Rothenberg opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannik Rothenberg answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jannik Rothenberg play as White?
As White, Jannik Rothenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jannik Rothenberg play as Black?
As Black, Jannik Rothenberg most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jannik Rothenberg's FIDE rating?
Jannik Rothenberg is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Jannik Rothenberg played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jannik Rothenberg, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jannik Rothenberg?
85 games by Jannik Rothenberg 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.