Prepare against Marco Rolf
DEU · World #33,842 classical · FIDE ID 24691143
Our database contains 403 games by Marco Rolf, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Rolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Rolf 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 | 1,965 | 2,133 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,059 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,109 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 148 | 125 | 130 | 36.7% |
| As White | 207 | 79 | 63 | 65 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 196 | 69 | 62 | 65 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Rolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Rolf's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 190 | 91.8% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 7.7% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rolf usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rolf usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rolf usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rolf usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rolf usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rolf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 98.9% | 50.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 67.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Marco Rolf's chess games
All 403 games by Marco Rolf in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 148 wins, 125 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Falko Meyer | 2,226 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | D13 |
| Jan 2017 | Holger Roosen | 2,219 | Hessenliga 1617 | A25 |
| Dec 2022 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,212 | Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | E35 |
| Nov 2019 | Andreas Birke | 2,206 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | D35 |
| Oct 2016 | Michael Tischendorf | 2,194 | Hessenliga 1617 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 40 | 23 | 1,934 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2,182 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,175 |
| chB-Hessen | 2013 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,905 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,673 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Rolf's chess games?
403 games by Marco Rolf, from Sep 2011 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 Marco Rolf has played.
What does Marco Rolf play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Marco Rolf opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Rolf answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marco Rolf play as White?
As White, Marco Rolf's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Rolf play as Black?
As Black, Marco Rolf most often plays: French: Classical Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Marco Rolf's FIDE rating?
Marco Rolf is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Marco Rolf played?
Our database contains 403 games by Marco Rolf, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 125 draws, 130 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Rolf?
403 games by Marco Rolf 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.