Prepare against Rainer Roesemann
FM · DEU · World #4,984 classical · FIDE ID 4610296
Our database contains 450 games by Rainer Roesemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Roesemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Roesemann 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 | 2,274 | 2,314 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,233 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,290 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 194 | 106 | 150 | 43.1% |
| As White | 223 | 110 | 48 | 65 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 84 | 58 | 85 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Roesemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Roesemann's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 205 | 91.9% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 7.6% | 79.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues g3 (26.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 79.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Roesemann usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 73 | 71.6% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 26 | 25.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 69.0% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 21.4% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.3% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Rainer Roesemann's chess games
All 450 games by Rainer Roesemann 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: 194 wins, 106 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 73 | 36/16/21 | 49.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 35/16/16 | 52.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A37 |
| Jan 2014 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,479 | Marianske Lazne GM 13th | A29 |
| Jul 2024 | Petr Neuman | 2,438 | 35th Czech Open E | A48 |
| Mar 2020 | Frederik Svane | 2,423 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A36 |
| Mar 2011 | Frank Zeller | 2,419 | 18th Leipzig VfB Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 29 | 13 | 2,281 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2016 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,429 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,105 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Roesemann's chess games?
450 games by Rainer Roesemann, 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 Rainer Roesemann has played.
What does Rainer Roesemann play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Rainer Roesemann opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Roesemann answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Rainer Roesemann play as White?
As White, Rainer Roesemann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (73 games, 49.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (67 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Roesemann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Roesemann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Rainer Roesemann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Roesemann is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Rainer Roesemann played?
Our database contains 450 games by Rainer Roesemann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 106 draws, 150 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Roesemann?
450 games by Rainer Roesemann 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.