Prepare against Roger D De Coverly
United Kingdom · World #41,447 classical · FIDE ID 405213
Our database contains 990 games by Roger D De Coverly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roger D De Coverly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger D De Coverly 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 | 1,928 | 2,127 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,926 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 990 | 368 | 245 | 377 | 37.2% |
| As White | 495 | 204 | 124 | 167 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 495 | 164 | 121 | 210 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger D De Coverly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger D De Coverly's side.
First moves as White (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 300 | 60.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 125 | 25.3% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 64 | 12.9% | 48.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Coverly usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Coverly usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Coverly usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Coverly usually continues g3 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Coverly usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Coverly usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 219 | 86.2% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 29 | 11.4% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 96.1% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Roger D De Coverly's chess games
All 990 games by Roger D De Coverly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 368 wins, 245 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 70 | 26/26/18 | 37.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 50 | 25/12/13 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 54 | 19/13/22 | 35.2% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| E62 | English Opening | 35 | 13/11/11 | 37.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 3/8/15 | 11.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 9/0/14 | 39.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A48 | London System | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Peter K Wells | 2,442 | 7th London Classic Open | B20 |
| Dec 2017 | N Krishna Teja | 2,368 | London Classic Open | A08 |
| Mar 1998 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,290 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | A65 |
| May 2001 | David J Tebb | 2,271 | chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | C93 |
| Jan 2010 | Nicolai Getz | 2,270 | 85th Hastings Masters Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,079 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,026 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,057 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1995 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,233 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1,989 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 1,891 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,908 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger D De Coverly's chess games?
990 games by Roger D De Coverly, from Apr 2003 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 Roger D De Coverly has played.
What does Roger D De Coverly play on the first move as White?
Across 495 games with White in our database, Roger D De Coverly opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger D De Coverly answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Roger D De Coverly play as White?
As White, Roger D De Coverly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 37.1% win rate); Réti Opening (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger D De Coverly play as Black?
As Black, Roger D De Coverly most often plays: Italian Game (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (36 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 37.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 495 games.
What is Roger D De Coverly's FIDE rating?
Roger D De Coverly is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Roger D De Coverly played?
Our database contains 990 games by Roger D De Coverly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 368 wins, 245 draws, 377 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger D De Coverly?
990 games by Roger D De Coverly 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.