Prepare against Roger Amato
France · World #25,938 classical · FIDE ID 608700
When preparing against Roger Amato, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Roger Amato, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Amato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Amato 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 | 2,011 | 2,229 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 34.1% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Amato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Amato's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Amato usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Amato usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Roger Amato's chess games
All 44 games by Roger Amato 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Xavier Palleja | 2,275 | Montpellier Open A | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Yves Lamorelle | 2,225 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | B53 |
| Jan 1994 | Christian Derieux | 2,200 | ch-FRA Accession | A62 |
| Jan 1997 | Nicolas Gagner | 2,165 | chT2S-FRA | A89 |
| Jan 1998 | Frederic Lemiere | 2,140 | chT-FRA2S 9798 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| chT-FRA2S 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| chT3-FRA Gr12 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 2,077 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
| chT2S-FRA | 1997 | 4 | 3 | 2,302 |
| 15th Avoine Open | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,456 |
| Montpellier Open A | 1998 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,420 |
| 21st Clermont Ferrand Open | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Amato's chess games?
44 games by Roger Amato, 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 Roger Amato has played.
What does Roger Amato play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Roger Amato opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Amato answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roger Amato play as White?
As White, Roger Amato's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Amato play as Black?
As Black, Roger Amato most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Roger Amato's FIDE rating?
Roger Amato is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Roger Amato played?
Our database contains 44 games by Roger Amato, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Amato?
44 games by Roger Amato 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.