Prepare against Jonathan W Rogers
FM · England · World #3,956 classical · FIDE ID 402052
When preparing against Jonathan W Rogers, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 130 games by Jonathan W Rogers, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan W Rogers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan W Rogers 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 | 2,304 | 2,364 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,347 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 46 | 49 | 35 | 35.4% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 28.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 197 rated games against 165 different opponents, across 61 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 50 | 65 | 41 | 32.1% | 2,285 | 2,306 | 20 |
| Rapid | 41 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 68.3% | 2,109 | 2,269 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 62 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 16.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 127 | 61 | 50 | 16 | 48.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 21 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,271 | 2,157 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,244 | 2,311 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2,161 | 2,333 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,258 | 2,258 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2,310 | 2,310 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,318 | 2,478 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,291 | 2,241 |
| 2017 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2,211 | 2,411 |
| 2016 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2,201 | 2,313 |
| 2015 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2,237 | 2,262 |
| 2014 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2,232 | 2,182 |
| 2013 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2,262 | 2,288 |
| 2012 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2,111 | 2,211 |
| 2011 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 2,359 | 2,338 |
| 2010 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2,152 | 2,330 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2,256 | 2,345 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,378 | 2,245 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,341 | 2,227 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,260 | 2,460 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan W Rogers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan W Rogers's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.9% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| a4 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Rogers usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rogers usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rogers usually continues b4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Rogers usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 46.9% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Jonathan W Rogers's chess games
All 130 games by Jonathan W Rogers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 46 wins, 49 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Jon S Speelman | 2,524 | chT1b-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A17 |
| Apr 2011 | Andrew N Greet | 2,451 | BCF-chT1d 1011 (4NCL) Demotion pool | E15 |
| Jan 2017 | Neil McDonald | 2,423 | chT-BCF1b 1617 (4NCL) | C60 |
| Sep 2007 | John J Cox | 2,411 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Apr 2017 | Sophie Milliet | 2,387 | BCF-chT1c 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,344 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| chT1b-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,433 |
| chT1b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,274 |
| chT-BCF 1b 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,308 |
| chT-BCF1b 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,597 |
| chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan W Rogers's chess games?
130 games by Jonathan W Rogers, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 W Rogers has played.
What does Jonathan W Rogers play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jonathan W Rogers opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan W Rogers answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Jonathan W Rogers play as White?
As White, Jonathan W Rogers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan W Rogers play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan W Rogers most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Jonathan W Rogers's FIDE rating?
Jonathan W Rogers is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jonathan W Rogers played?
Our database contains 130 games by Jonathan W Rogers, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 49 draws, 35 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan W Rogers?
130 games by Jonathan W Rogers 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.