Prepare against Josef Roth
CM · DEU · World #30,597 classical · FIDE ID 4609778
When preparing against Josef Roth, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Josef Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Roth 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 | 1,982 | 2,158 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 53 | 60 | 90 | 26.1% |
| As White | 94 | 25 | 28 | 41 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 28 | 32 | 49 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Roth's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 91.5% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Roth usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 87.8% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
Josef Roth's chess games
All 203 games by Josef Roth 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: 53 wins, 60 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 2/8/12 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Joose Norri | 2,410 | 17th Liechtenstein Open | C45 |
| Jan 1993 | Juergen Stanke | 2,305 | BL2-Nord 9293 | A34 |
| Aug 2016 | Martin Kapp | 2,305 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C12 |
| Jan 1998 | Frank Kimpinsky | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord O 9798 | B92 |
| Mar 2006 | Ismael Karim | 2,234 | 22nd Budapest Spring Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,218 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-B | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 24th Budapest Spring Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 22nd Budapest Spring Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,053 |
| BL2-Nord 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Roth's chess games?
203 games by Josef Roth, 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 Josef Roth has played.
What does Josef Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Josef Roth opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Roth answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Josef Roth play as White?
As White, Josef Roth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Roth play as Black?
As Black, Josef Roth most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Josef Roth's FIDE rating?
Josef Roth is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Josef Roth played?
Our database contains 203 games by Josef Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 60 draws, 90 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Roth?
203 games by Josef Roth 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.