Prepare against Nicolas Rotman
France · World #38,433 classical · FIDE ID 617555
Our database contains 31 games by Nicolas Rotman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Rotman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Rotman 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 | 1,942 | 2,166 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,054 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As White | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Rotman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Rotman's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rotman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Rotman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Rotman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Rotman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Rotman's chess games
All 31 games by Nicolas Rotman 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Bruno San Marco | 2,295 | ch-Paris Open | C01 |
| Feb 2006 | Dimitri Dube | 2,108 | chT2A-FRA 0506 | A06 |
| Jan 1998 | Faouzi Achour | 2,095 | Paris Open | B78 |
| Oct 2004 | Caroline Cochet | 2,086 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A08 |
| Jan 1998 | Brice Le Roy | 2,075 | Paris Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| 73rd Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,220 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2,083 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,155 |
| chT2-FRA | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Rotman's chess games?
31 games by Nicolas Rotman, 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 Nicolas Rotman has played.
What does Nicolas Rotman play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Nicolas Rotman opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Rotman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Rotman play as White?
As White, Nicolas Rotman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Rotman play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Rotman most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nicolas Rotman's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Rotman is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Nicolas Rotman played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nicolas Rotman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Rotman?
31 games by Nicolas Rotman 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.