Prepare against Norman Rogers
FM · United States · World #42,466 classical · FIDE ID 2001985
When preparing against Norman Rogers, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 14.8% over 27 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Norman Rogers, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Norman Rogers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norman Rogers 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 | 1,924 | 2,334 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 76 | 40 | 136 | 30.2% |
| As White | 123 | 39 | 23 | 61 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 129 | 37 | 17 | 75 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norman Rogers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norman Rogers's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 97.6% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nf3 (36.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rogers usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rogers usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rogers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 80.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 98.2% | 34.3% |
Norman Rogers's chess games
All 252 games by Norman Rogers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 40 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 7/5/18 | 23.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 42 | 14/5/23 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 4/4/19 | 14.8% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Joel Benjamin | 2,530 | Washington Open | B06 |
| Jan 1994 | John Fedorowicz | 2,520 | New York Murphy-ACF | E94 |
| Oct 2005 | Pascal Charbonneau | 2,500 | USA tt | B12 |
| Jul 2001 | Amon Simutowe | 2,462 | Wilbert Paige Memorial | E96 |
| Jan 1992 | Robert Eugene Byrne | 2,455 | 20th World Open | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1989 | 23 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| USA tt | 2006 | 17 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 16 | 2 | 2,153 |
| Richard Aronow Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| Donald Byrne Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,504 |
| Wilbert Paige Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,377 |
| New York Murphy-ACF | 1994 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| US Open 1993 | 1992 | 8 | 5 | 2,510 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norman Rogers's chess games?
252 games by Norman Rogers, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Norman Rogers has played.
What does Norman Rogers play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Norman Rogers opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norman Rogers answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Norman Rogers play as White?
As White, Norman Rogers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norman Rogers play as Black?
As Black, Norman Rogers most often plays: Caro-Kann (42 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 14.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Norman Rogers's FIDE rating?
Norman Rogers is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Norman Rogers played?
Our database contains 252 games by Norman Rogers, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 40 draws, 136 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norman Rogers?
252 games by Norman Rogers 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.