Prepare against Markus Roth
DEU · World #13,276 classical · FIDE ID 4650948
When preparing against Markus Roth, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 41 games by Markus Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Markus Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Roth 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 | 2,126 | 2,255 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 22.0% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 23.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 67 rated games against 65 different opponents, across 47 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 65 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 38.5% | 2,100 | 2,112 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 47 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 44.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs WGM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,019 | 1,939 |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2,051 | 2,123 |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2,094 | 2,064 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2,160 | 2,274 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2,151 | 2,201 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,096 | 1,896 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,072 | 1,939 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,139 | 2,272 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,933 | 2,093 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,296 | 2,216 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Roth's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Roth usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Roth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Markus Roth's chess games
All 41 games by Markus Roth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 21 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Simon Kuemin | 2,376 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | A34 |
| Nov 2003 | Etienne Mensch | 2,355 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | E76 |
| Oct 2003 | Dan Florea | 2,310 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | E48 |
| Apr 2003 | Karl-Heinz Steinhart | 2,223 | ch-Baden BM | A40 |
| Mar 2006 | Werner Weckbach | 2,220 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,435 |
| Oberliga Baden 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,059 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,222 |
| GER-FRA Match | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Roth's chess games?
41 games by Markus Roth, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Markus Roth has played.
What does Markus Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Markus Roth opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Roth answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does Markus Roth play as White?
As White, Markus Roth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Roth play as Black?
As Black, Markus Roth most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Markus Roth's FIDE rating?
Markus Roth is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Markus Roth played?
Our database contains 41 games by Markus Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 21 draws, 11 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Roth?
41 games by Markus Roth 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.