Prepare against Karsten Roloff
DEU · World #127,354 classical · FIDE ID 12966231
When preparing against Karsten Roloff, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 45 games by Karsten Roloff, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Roloff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Roloff 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 | 1,654 | 1,779 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 26.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Roloff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Roloff's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Roloff usually continues Bg5 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Roloff usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Roloff usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Karsten Roloff's chess games
All 45 games by Karsten Roloff in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Erhard Mueller | 1,820 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D03 |
| Aug 2017 | Marie Antoinette Wolff | 1,778 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D31 |
| Feb 2018 | Werner Kujawa | 1,742 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B41 |
| Feb 2018 | Uwe Roeckendorf | 1,711 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D00 |
| Feb 2014 | Eberhard Metzger | 1,704 | 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,393 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,479 |
| 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,477 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,602 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Roloff's chess games?
45 games by Karsten Roloff, from Mar 2014 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 Karsten Roloff has played.
What does Karsten Roloff play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karsten Roloff opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Roloff answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Karsten Roloff play as White?
As White, Karsten Roloff's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Roloff play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Roloff most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Karsten Roloff's FIDE rating?
Karsten Roloff is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Karsten Roloff played?
Our database contains 45 games by Karsten Roloff, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Roloff?
45 games by Karsten Roloff 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.