Prepare against Karin Roos
DEU · World #89,028 classical · FIDE ID 24610801
When preparing against Karin Roos, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Karin Roos, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karin Roos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karin Roos 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 | 1,762 | 2,032 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 113 | 45 | 124 | 40.1% |
| As White | 143 | 51 | 28 | 64 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 139 | 62 | 17 | 60 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karin Roos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karin Roos's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 99.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Roos usually continues f4 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Roos usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 44.3% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Karin Roos's chess games
All 282 games by Karin Roos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 113 wins, 45 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 12/3/15 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Carolin Dirmeier | 1,946 | ch-Bayern 74th w | B08 |
| Jan 2008 | Oda Lorenz | 1,936 | BL2 Sued 0708 w | C45 |
| Mar 2015 | Lena Dellert | 1,929 | BL2 Sued 1415 w | C45 |
| Feb 2016 | Natalie Fishkin | 1,871 | Regionalliga SW 1516 w | C46 |
| Nov 2014 | Ulrike Storkebaum | 1,846 | BL2 Sued 1415 w | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2020 | 24 | 6 | 1,736 |
| ch-Bayern w | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 1,832 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,630 |
| ch-Bayern 68th w | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Bayern w 80th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,613 |
| ch-Bayern 82nd w | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,505 |
| ch-Bayern w 73rd | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-Bayern w 81st | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,756 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oda Lorenz (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karin Roos's chess games?
282 games by Karin Roos, from Jan 2004 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 Karin Roos has played.
What does Karin Roos play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Karin Roos opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karin Roos answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Karin Roos play as White?
As White, Karin Roos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Bishop's Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karin Roos play as Black?
As Black, Karin Roos most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Karin Roos's FIDE rating?
Karin Roos is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Karin Roos played?
Our database contains 282 games by Karin Roos, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 45 draws, 124 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karin Roos?
282 games by Karin Roos 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.