Prepare against Michael Karl Rohland
Canada · World #51,441 classical · FIDE ID 2647397
When preparing against Michael Karl Rohland, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Karl Rohland, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Karl Rohland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Karl Rohland 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 | 1,887 | 1,915 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,917 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,887 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Karl Rohland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Karl Rohland's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Rohland usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rohland usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rohland usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rohland usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rohland usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Karl Rohland's chess games
All 46 games by Michael Karl Rohland in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1980 | Lawrence A. Day | 2,404 | Toronto | A44 |
| Jan 1980 | Camille Coudari | 2,325 | Montreal int | B33 |
| Jan 1980 | Drew Lamb Stoll | 2,074 | Toronto | A07 |
| Apr 2023 | Karsten Eivind Nielsen | 1,926 | Pattaya CAD Open | B33 |
| Dec 1977 | Curtis Materi | 1,922 | ch-CAN U20 1977-78 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal int | 1980 | 8 | 2 | 2,119 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
| Bangkok Rooky Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| Toronto | 1980 | 5 | 2 | 2,127 |
| Pattaya CAD Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-CAN U20 1977-78 | 1977 | 4 | 3 | 2,105 |
| 82nd US Open | 1981 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Karl Rohland's chess games?
46 games by Michael Karl Rohland, from Nov 2022 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 Michael Karl Rohland has played.
What does Michael Karl Rohland play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Karl Rohland opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Karl Rohland answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Karl Rohland play as White?
As White, Michael Karl Rohland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Karl Rohland play as Black?
As Black, Michael Karl Rohland most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Karl Rohland's FIDE rating?
Michael Karl Rohland is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Karl Rohland played?
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Karl Rohland, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Karl Rohland?
46 games by Michael Karl Rohland 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.