Prepare against John Rodgaard
IM · FRO · World #5,881 classical · FIDE ID 7200013
Our database contains 764 games by John Rodgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Rodgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Rodgaard 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 | 2,250 | 2,383 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,354 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,394 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 764 | 254 | 346 | 164 | 33.2% |
| As White | 386 | 145 | 166 | 75 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 378 | 109 | 180 | 89 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Rodgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Rodgaard's side.
First moves as White (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 217 | 56.2% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 26.4% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 51 | 13.2% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 3.6% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Rodgaard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 142 | 89.9% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.9% | 82.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 60.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 48 | 32.7% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.8% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
John Rodgaard's chess games
All 764 games by John Rodgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 254 wins, 346 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 66 | 21/35/10 | 31.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 53 | 21/21/11 | 39.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 17/15/6 | 44.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 26 | 2/13/11 | 7.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 10/6/0 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 52 | 14/27/11 | 26.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 13/21/12 | 28.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 44 | 10/21/13 | 22.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/7/11 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora | 2,564 | Olympiad-39 | E11 |
| Oct 2000 | Pavel Blatny | 2,535 | Olympiad-34 | A01 |
| Sep 1998 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,505 | Politiken zt | E19 |
| Jun 1992 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,505 | Olympiad-30 | D43 |
| Nov 2017 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,503 | Runavik Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2017 | 42 | 28 | 2,332 |
| Aarhus | 1996 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,399 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,248 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 8 | 2,419 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 14 | 8 | 2,400 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,336 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Rodgaard's chess games?
764 games by John Rodgaard, from Apr 2003 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 John Rodgaard has played.
What does John Rodgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 386 games with White in our database, John Rodgaard opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Rodgaard answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does John Rodgaard play as White?
As White, John Rodgaard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (66 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Rodgaard play as Black?
As Black, John Rodgaard most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (52 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is John Rodgaard's FIDE rating?
John Rodgaard is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Oct 2008).
How many games has John Rodgaard played?
Our database contains 764 games by John Rodgaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 346 draws, 164 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Rodgaard?
764 games by John Rodgaard 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.