Prepare against Jonathan Rossberg
DEU · World #43,883 classical · FIDE ID 12965057
Our database contains 114 games by Jonathan Rossberg, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Rossberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Rossberg 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 | 1,918 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 36 | 33 | 45 | 31.6% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Rossberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Rossberg's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 54.5% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 25 | 45.5% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Rossberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Jonathan Rossberg's chess games
All 114 games by Jonathan Rossberg in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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, 33 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Matthias Daemmig | 2,119 | ch-Hannover Bezirk C | B12 |
| Jan 2015 | Hans-Joachim Spieker | 1,923 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D87 |
| Jan 2019 | Soeren Evering | 1,921 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | C56 |
| Jan 2026 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,864 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A06 |
| Jan 2016 | Monika Braje | 1,820 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 28 | 10.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,836 |
| chB-Hannover | 2015 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-Hannover U16/18 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 1,298 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,532 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,722 |
| ch-Hannover U16 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,081 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Rossberg's chess games?
114 games by Jonathan Rossberg, from Feb 2014 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 Jonathan Rossberg has played.
What does Jonathan Rossberg play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jonathan Rossberg opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Rossberg answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Rossberg play as White?
As White, Jonathan Rossberg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Rossberg play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Rossberg most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jonathan Rossberg's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Rossberg is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Rossberg played?
Our database contains 114 games by Jonathan Rossberg, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Rossberg?
114 games by Jonathan Rossberg 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.