Prepare against Josef Rother
DEU · World #75,512 classical · FIDE ID 24674532
When preparing against Josef Rother, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Josef Rother, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Rother's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Rother 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 | 1,804 | 1,949 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 29 | 34 | 43 | 27.4% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Rother's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Rother's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rother usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rother usually continues Bg5 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rother usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Josef Rother's chess games
All 106 games by Josef Rother in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Horst Peter Krause | 2,219 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | A45 |
| Aug 2014 | Rainer Siegmund | 2,145 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | D00 |
| Jan 2010 | Markus Labuda | 2,140 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0910 | D00 |
| Aug 2014 | Christian Opitz | 2,022 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | A45 |
| Jan 2013 | Oliver Heisterkamp | 1,997 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essen Open 04 | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp A | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,582 |
| 24th Miedzyzdroje OB Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet Seniors 10th | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 13th ch-GER Seniors | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| ch-NRW Seniors 17th | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Rother's chess games?
106 games by Josef Rother, from Jan 2008 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 Josef Rother has played.
What does Josef Rother play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Josef Rother opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Rother answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Rother play as White?
As White, Josef Rother's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Rother play as Black?
As Black, Josef Rother most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Josef Rother's FIDE rating?
Josef Rother is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Josef Rother played?
Our database contains 106 games by Josef Rother, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Rother?
106 games by Josef Rother 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.