Prepare against Phillip Roeder
DEU · World #39,650 classical · FIDE ID 4686640
When preparing against Phillip Roeder, expect 1.Nc3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 43.6% over 55 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Phillip Roeder, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phillip Roeder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phillip Roeder 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 | 1,937 | 2,081 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,999 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 2,011 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 78 | 64 | 89 | 33.8% |
| As White | 107 | 41 | 26 | 40 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 37 | 38 | 49 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phillip Roeder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phillip Roeder's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 79 | 73.8% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 22 | 20.6% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 74% of White games, 55.1% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Roeder usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Roeder usually continues e4 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Roeder usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Roeder usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Roeder usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Roeder usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 88.7% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 69.7% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
Phillip Roeder's chess games
All 231 games by Phillip Roeder in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 78 wins, 64 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 55 | 24/13/18 | 43.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Lars Neumeier | 2,142 | JBLN Ost 0001 | A30 |
| Feb 2017 | Jan Klippel | 2,049 | Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | B11 |
| Apr 2021 | Marco Becker | 2,041 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C28 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Hubert | 2,016 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0203 | D17 |
| Dec 2005 | Carsten Herrmann | 2,013 | Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,741 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,865 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-GER U18 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,660 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phillip Roeder's chess games?
231 games by Phillip Roeder, from Apr 2005 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 Phillip Roeder has played.
What does Phillip Roeder play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Phillip Roeder opens with 1.Nc3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phillip Roeder answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Phillip Roeder play as White?
As White, Phillip Roeder's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phillip Roeder play as Black?
As Black, Phillip Roeder most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Phillip Roeder's FIDE rating?
Phillip Roeder is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Phillip Roeder played?
Our database contains 231 games by Phillip Roeder, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 64 draws, 89 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phillip Roeder?
231 games by Phillip Roeder 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.