Prepare against Michael Rohde
GM · United States · World #8,108 classical · FIDE ID 2000172
Our database contains 862 games by Michael Rohde, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Rohde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Rohde 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 | 2,203 | 2,512 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,459 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,468 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 862 | 359 | 250 | 253 | 41.6% |
| As White | 429 | 205 | 107 | 117 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 433 | 154 | 143 | 136 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Rohde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Rohde's side.
First moves as White (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 185 | 43.1% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 142 | 33.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 78 | 18.2% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 4.7% | 57.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rohde usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rohde usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Rohde usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Rohde usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rohde usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rohde usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 62.6% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 19 | 10.4% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 17 | 9.3% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 151 | 85.8% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.0% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Rohde's chess games
All 862 games by Michael Rohde 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: 359 wins, 250 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 43 | 24/10/9 | 55.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/10/13 | 41.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,625 | PCA Open | A21 |
| Jan 1988 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,610 | ch-USA | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Boris Gulko | 2,610 | ch-USA | C07 |
| Jan 1989 | Nick De Firmian | 2,595 | ch-USA | B04 |
| Jan 1989 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,590 | World Open 5' | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA | 1989 | 53 | 25 | 2,504 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 49 | 19.5 | 2,203 |
| New York Open | 1992 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,477 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1978 | 25 | 12 | 2,451 |
| ch-Nassau CC | 1994 | 25 | 22 | 2,591 |
| Harvard Cup | 1995 | 20 | 11 | – |
| New York GHI | 1978 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,444 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jay Bonin (14 games) · Joel Benjamin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Rohde's chess games?
862 games by Michael Rohde, 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 Michael Rohde has played.
What does Michael Rohde play on the first move as White?
Across 429 games with White in our database, Michael Rohde opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Rohde answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Rohde play as White?
As White, Michael Rohde's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 429 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Rohde play as Black?
As Black, Michael Rohde most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 433 games.
What is Michael Rohde's FIDE rating?
Michael Rohde is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Michael Rohde played?
Our database contains 862 games by Michael Rohde, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 250 draws, 253 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Rohde?
862 games by Michael Rohde 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.