Prepare against Reinhard Roehrkasten
DEU · World #42,505 classical · FIDE ID 4660765
When preparing against Reinhard Roehrkasten, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Reinhard Roehrkasten, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Roehrkasten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Roehrkasten 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 | 1,973 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 38 | 48 | 26 | 33.9% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Roehrkasten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Roehrkasten's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Roehrkasten usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Roehrkasten usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Roehrkasten usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 82.6% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Roehrkasten's chess games
All 112 games by Reinhard Roehrkasten in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 48 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Torben Schulze | 2,127 | ch-Hannover C/D | D02 |
| Jan 2016 | Lars Nielsen | 2,098 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B12 |
| Jan 2012 | Dennis Schmidt | 2,078 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D43 |
| Jan 2017 | Kevin Silber | 2,053 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | D18 |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Zotin | 1,996 | ch-Niedersachsen | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 27 | 17 | 1,944 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 1,895 |
| ch-Hannover Open | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-Hannover C/D | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,936 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,758 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,831 |
| chC-Hannover | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Roehrkasten's chess games?
112 games by Reinhard Roehrkasten, from Jan 2007 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 Reinhard Roehrkasten has played.
What does Reinhard Roehrkasten play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Reinhard Roehrkasten opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Roehrkasten answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Roehrkasten play as White?
As White, Reinhard Roehrkasten's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Roehrkasten play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Roehrkasten most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Reinhard Roehrkasten's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Roehrkasten is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Reinhard Roehrkasten played?
Our database contains 112 games by Reinhard Roehrkasten, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 48 draws, 26 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Roehrkasten?
112 games by Reinhard Roehrkasten 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.