Prepare against Martin Roth
CHE · World #41,554 classical · FIDE ID 1303392
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,928 | 2,190 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,010 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Roth's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Roth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Roth usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Martin Roth's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Roth 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | E Player | 2,147 | 46th Arco Open | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Pierre-Alain Bex | 2,119 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Nils Doxarve | 1,999 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B28 |
| Oct 2024 | Stefano Morselli | 1,822 | 46th Arco Open | B07 |
| Oct 2025 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 1,785 | 47th Arco Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,852 |
| Bern Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Roth's chess games?
36 games by Martin Roth, 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 Martin Roth has played.
What does Martin Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martin Roth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Roth answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Roth play as White?
As White, Martin Roth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Roth play as Black?
As Black, Martin Roth most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Roth's FIDE rating?
Martin Roth is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Martin Roth played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Roth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Roth?
36 games by Martin 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.