Prepare against Jean-Luc Roos
IM · France · World #6,908 classical · FIDE ID 600601
When preparing against Jean-Luc Roos, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 907 games by Jean-Luc Roos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Luc Roos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Luc Roos 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 | 2,226 | 2,330 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 907 | 278 | 314 | 315 | 30.7% |
| As White | 467 | 157 | 165 | 145 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 440 | 121 | 149 | 170 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Luc Roos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Luc Roos's side.
First moves as White (467 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 325 | 69.6% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 114 | 24.4% | 49.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Roos usually continues d4 (46.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Roos usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Roos usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Roos usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 137 | 76.5% | 42.7% |
| c5 | 37 | 20.7% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 126 | 74.1% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 34 | 20.0% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Jean-Luc Roos's chess games
All 907 games by Jean-Luc Roos 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: 278 wins, 314 draws, 315 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 90 | 37/28/25 | 41.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 72 | 19/23/30 | 26.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 57 | 16/20/21 | 28.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 12/10/24 | 26.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 5/13/15 | 15.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Vadim Milov | 2,622 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | E63 |
| Feb 2002 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,549 | chT1-FRA | D60 |
| Jun 2026 | Maze,S | 2,516 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB 2026 | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | Lothar Vogt | 2,515 | Bundesliga 1997-98 | C18 |
| Jan 1994 | Keith C Arkell | 2,500 | Paris Apsap IM | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 78 | 39.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-FRA | 1994 | 28 | 6.5 | 2,145 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,325 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1991 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,415 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,106 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 2,287 |
| Kobanya Open | 1992 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Luc Roos's chess games?
907 games by Jean-Luc Roos, 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 Jean-Luc Roos has played.
What does Jean-Luc Roos play on the first move as White?
Across 467 games with White in our database, Jean-Luc Roos opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Luc Roos answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jean-Luc Roos play as White?
As White, Jean-Luc Roos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (90 games, 41.1% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 467 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Luc Roos play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Luc Roos most often plays: Horwitz Defense (72 games, 26.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (57 games, 28.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (46 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 440 games.
What is Jean-Luc Roos's FIDE rating?
Jean-Luc Roos is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jean-Luc Roos played?
Our database contains 907 games by Jean-Luc Roos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 314 draws, 315 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Luc Roos?
907 games by Jean-Luc Roos 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.