Prepare against Roger Burow
DEU · World #123,922 classical · FIDE ID 12952311
When preparing against Roger Burow, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 92 games by Roger Burow, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Burow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Burow 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 | 1,663 | 1,746 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 34 | 22 | 36 | 37.0% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Burow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Burow's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 66.0% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 25.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Burow usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Burow usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Burow usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Burow usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Burow usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Burow usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 45.2% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Roger Burow's chess games
All 92 games by Roger Burow in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Robert Huck | 1,781 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C50 |
| Nov 2016 | Brian Christopher Muegendt | 1,720 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Marcel Meyer-Jany | 1,709 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | A57 |
| Apr 2014 | Wolfgang Koller | 1,682 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | A45 |
| Nov 2016 | Damien Peteani | 1,679 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,544 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,645 |
| 1st Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,502 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,681 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,581 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,604 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,560 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Burow's chess games?
92 games by Roger Burow, from Aug 2013 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 Burow has played.
What does Roger Burow play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Roger Burow opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Burow answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Roger Burow play as White?
As White, Roger Burow's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Burow play as Black?
As Black, Roger Burow most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Roger Burow's FIDE rating?
Roger Burow is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Roger Burow played?
Our database contains 92 games by Roger Burow, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Burow?
92 games by Roger Burow 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.