Prepare against Mathieu Roskam
NLD · World #34,904 classical · FIDE ID 1016369
When preparing against Mathieu Roskam, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mathieu Roskam, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathieu Roskam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathieu Roskam 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 | 1,959 | 1,994 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,965 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathieu Roskam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathieu Roskam's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Roskam usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Roskam usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Roskam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Roskam usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mathieu Roskam's chess games
All 32 games by Mathieu Roskam in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Joris Stok | 1,754 | Helmond Rapid Open | C63 |
| Jun 2023 | Freek Thijssen | 1,710 | Helmond Rapid Open | C67 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Rogozyanskiy | 1,709 | Helmond Rapid Open | B22 |
| Jun 2023 | Arish Gayen | 1,395 | Helmond Rapid Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,017 |
| Kleve Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,312 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,983 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,007 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
| OSKA Open B | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathieu Roskam's chess games?
32 games by Mathieu Roskam, from Mar 2013 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 Mathieu Roskam has played.
What does Mathieu Roskam play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mathieu Roskam opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathieu Roskam answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathieu Roskam play as White?
As White, Mathieu Roskam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathieu Roskam play as Black?
As Black, Mathieu Roskam most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mathieu Roskam's FIDE rating?
Mathieu Roskam is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mathieu Roskam played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mathieu Roskam, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathieu Roskam?
32 games by Mathieu Roskam 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.