Prepare against Martin Roobol
FM · NLD · World #3,983 classical · FIDE ID 1004468
Our database contains 301 games by Martin Roobol, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Roobol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Roobol 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 | 2,303 | 2,350 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 116 | 88 | 97 | 38.5% |
| As White | 149 | 61 | 44 | 44 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 152 | 55 | 44 | 53 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Roobol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Roobol's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 65.1% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 47 | 31.5% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Roobol usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Roobol usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Roobol usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Roobol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Roobol usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Roobol usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 30 | 37.0% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 19.8% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 18.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 47.8% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 17 | 37.0% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Martin Roobol's chess games
All 301 games by Martin Roobol in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 116 wins, 88 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 16/17/17 | 32.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Twan Burg | 2,517 | chT-NED 1819 | B80 |
| Feb 1993 | Romuald Mainka | 2,515 | Leiden Open | C86 |
| Feb 2008 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,475 | 68th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | D18 |
| Mar 2010 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,475 | chT-NED 0910 | A58 |
| Mar 2008 | Yge Visser | 2,474 | chT-NED 0708 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 2,539 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,463 |
| chT-NED 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| Rhodes Summer Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Roobol's chess games?
301 games by Martin Roobol, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Martin Roobol has played.
What does Martin Roobol play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Martin Roobol opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Roobol answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Martin Roobol play as White?
As White, Martin Roobol's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Roobol play as Black?
As Black, Martin Roobol most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Martin Roobol's FIDE rating?
Martin Roobol is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Martin Roobol played?
Our database contains 301 games by Martin Roobol, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 88 draws, 97 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Roobol?
301 games by Martin Roobol 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.