Prepare against Roel Abelgas
FM · PHL · World #8,641 classical · FIDE ID 5200970
When preparing against Roel Abelgas, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Roel Abelgas, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roel Abelgas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roel Abelgas 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 | 2,193 | 2,353 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,220 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,283 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 65 | 72 | 63 | 32.5% |
| As White | 100 | 37 | 36 | 27 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 100 | 28 | 36 | 36 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roel Abelgas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roel Abelgas's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 96.0% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Abelgas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 97.5% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 52.4% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 45.2% | 63.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Roel Abelgas's chess games
All 200 games by Roel Abelgas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 65 wins, 72 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Bayarsaihan Gundavaa | 2,528 | 12th Asian Continental Open | B12 |
| Mar 2018 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,491 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | B12 |
| Jun 2021 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Nov 2015 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,479 | Olongapo City Open | D45 |
| Jun 2021 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,455 | Titled Tue | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2015 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Quezon City Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,361 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,361 |
| Olongapo City Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,339 |
| Olongapo City Puregold Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,353 |
| 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,269 |
| 12th Asian Continental Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roel Abelgas's chess games?
200 games by Roel Abelgas, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Roel Abelgas has played.
What does Roel Abelgas play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Roel Abelgas opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roel Abelgas answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Roel Abelgas play as White?
As White, Roel Abelgas's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roel Abelgas play as Black?
As Black, Roel Abelgas most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Roel Abelgas's FIDE rating?
Roel Abelgas is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Roel Abelgas played?
Our database contains 200 games by Roel Abelgas, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 72 draws, 63 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roel Abelgas?
200 games by Roel Abelgas 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.