Prepare against Kevin Roser
IM · France · World #2,334 classical · FIDE ID 608688
Our database contains 436 games by Kevin Roser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Roser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Roser 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 | 2,366 | 2,449 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,378 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,356 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 158 | 162 | 116 | 36.2% |
| As White | 216 | 107 | 73 | 36 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 220 | 51 | 89 | 80 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Roser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Roser's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 100.0% | 66.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Roser usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Roser usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Roser usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 97.3% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Kevin Roser's chess games
All 436 games by Kevin Roser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 158 wins, 162 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 27/17/10 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 55 | 17/16/22 | 30.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 2/15/10 | 7.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,568 | 12th ch-EU | B67 |
| Jul 2010 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,566 | Mulhouse GM | C92 |
| Jul 2012 | Namig Guliyev | 2,539 | 87th Paris-ch Open A | B92 |
| Jul 2008 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,527 | ch-Paris Open | B69 |
| Aug 2013 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,526 | ch-FRA Accession | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2015 | 21 | 12 | 2,396 |
| Budapest | 1997 | 13 | 5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,473 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,509 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,229 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Roser's chess games?
436 games by Kevin Roser, from Apr 2003 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 Kevin Roser has played.
What does Kevin Roser play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Kevin Roser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Roser answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Roser play as White?
As White, Kevin Roser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Roser play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Roser most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (27 games, 7.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Kevin Roser's FIDE rating?
Kevin Roser is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Kevin Roser played?
Our database contains 436 games by Kevin Roser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 162 draws, 116 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Roser?
436 games by Kevin Roser 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.