Prepare against Matthias Roeder
IM · DEU · World #4,602 classical · FIDE ID 4600223
When preparing against Matthias Roeder, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 2,037 games by Matthias Roeder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Roeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Roeder 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 | 2,285 | 2,461 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,407 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,415 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,037 | 821 | 858 | 356 | 40.3% |
| As White | 1,038 | 474 | 440 | 124 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 999 | 347 | 418 | 232 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Roeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Roeder's side.
First moves as White (1,038 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 528 | 50.9% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 502 | 48.4% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Roeder usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Roeder usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Roeder usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Roeder usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Roeder usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Roeder usually continues g3 (59.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 436 | 96.5% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.8% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 338 | 93.6% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 6.4% | 52.2% |
Matthias Roeder's chess games
All 2,037 games by Matthias Roeder 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: 821 wins, 858 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 119 | 49/56/14 | 41.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 102 | 49/41/12 | 48.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 95 | 31/55/9 | 32.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 72 | 35/29/8 | 48.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 71 | 24/35/12 | 33.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 60 | 25/25/10 | 41.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 40/13/7 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 51 | 25/18/8 | 49.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 26/13/2 | 63.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 36 | 17/17/2 | 47.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 233 | 79/89/65 | 33.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 106 | 24/55/27 | 22.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 67 | 28/26/13 | 41.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/21/16 | 43.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 52 | 17/29/6 | 32.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 24/13/5 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 39 | 9/23/7 | 23.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 29 | 4/15/10 | 13.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,659 | 11th Goodricke Open | E81 |
| Oct 2010 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,658 | chT1-FRA 1011 | E90 |
| Feb 2000 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,611 | 11th Goodricke Open | C01 |
| Apr 2004 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,607 | 10th Cutro Open | E70 |
| Apr 2014 | Alexandr Fier | 2,595 | Skopje Karposh Open | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 58 | 35 | 2,249 |
| Barbera del Valles Open | 2001 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,527 |
| Las Palmas Open | 1999 | 25 | 15 | 2,557 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,545 |
| Eupen SVDB | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,383 |
| Lost Boys Open | 1999 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,414 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,530 |
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 16 | 8 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Roeder's chess games?
2,037 games by Matthias Roeder, 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 Matthias Roeder has played.
What does Matthias Roeder play on the first move as White?
Across 1,038 games with White in our database, Matthias Roeder opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Roeder answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthias Roeder play as White?
As White, Matthias Roeder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (119 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (102 games, 48.0% win rate); Réti Opening (95 games, 32.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,038 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Roeder play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Roeder most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (233 games, 33.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (106 games, 22.6% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 41.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 999 games.
What is Matthias Roeder's FIDE rating?
Matthias Roeder is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Matthias Roeder played?
Our database contains 2,037 games by Matthias Roeder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 821 wins, 858 draws, 356 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Roeder?
2,037 games by Matthias Roeder 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.