Prepare against Mehdi Roger
France · World #12,221 classical · FIDE ID 612065
Our database contains 282 games by Mehdi Roger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehdi Roger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehdi Roger 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 | 2,138 | 2,223 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,133 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 108 | 92 | 82 | 38.3% |
| As White | 147 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 41 | 50 | 44 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehdi Roger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehdi Roger's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 95.9% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Roger usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Roger usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Roger usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Roger usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Roger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Roger usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 52.4% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 35 | 41.7% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Mehdi Roger's chess games
All 282 games by Mehdi Roger 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: 108 wins, 92 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Igor Naumkin | 2,477 | 30th Cappelle Open | D89 |
| Jan 1999 | Ovidiu-Doru Foisor | 2,472 | Bethune Open | C11 |
| Apr 2013 | Luis Lazaro Aguero Jimenez | 2,428 | 4th Lille Luce Open | B43 |
| Mar 2014 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,375 | 30th Cappelle Open | B27 |
| Feb 2023 | Tobias Kabos | 2,350 | chT-BEL 2223 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 2004 | 18 | 13 | 2,392 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,274 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,172 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehdi Roger's chess games?
282 games by Mehdi Roger, 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 Mehdi Roger has played.
What does Mehdi Roger play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Mehdi Roger opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehdi Roger answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mehdi Roger play as White?
As White, Mehdi Roger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehdi Roger play as Black?
As Black, Mehdi Roger most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Mehdi Roger's FIDE rating?
Mehdi Roger is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mehdi Roger played?
Our database contains 282 games by Mehdi Roger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 92 draws, 82 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehdi Roger?
282 games by Mehdi Roger 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.