Prepare against Roger Greatorex
United Kingdom · World #90,156 classical · FIDE ID 420131
When preparing against Roger Greatorex, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 125 games by Roger Greatorex, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Greatorex's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Greatorex 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 | 1,758 | 1,827 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,840 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 28 | 39 | 58 | 22.4% |
| As White | 62 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Greatorex's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Greatorex's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 45.2% | 32.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 27.4% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Greatorex usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 34.4% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Roger Greatorex's chess games
All 125 games by Roger Greatorex in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Mike P Waddington | 2,074 | 48th Dyfed Open | A11 |
| Feb 2016 | Alan Young | 2,072 | 45th Dyfed Open | B22 |
| May 2005 | Peter Martin | 2,025 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A43 |
| Feb 2016 | Robert K Taylor | 1,992 | 45th Dyfed Open | E88 |
| Sep 2023 | Bernie Tedd | 1,948 | Hull 4NCL Open B | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| Uxbridge Open Major | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,854 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| Dyfed Open 44th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 49th Dyfed Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,640 |
| ch-WLS Seniors | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| Dyfed Open 47th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Greatorex's chess games?
125 games by Roger Greatorex, from Aug 2014 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 Greatorex has played.
What does Roger Greatorex play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Roger Greatorex opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Greatorex answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Roger Greatorex play as White?
As White, Roger Greatorex's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Greatorex play as Black?
As Black, Roger Greatorex most often plays: Englund Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Roger Greatorex's FIDE rating?
Roger Greatorex is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Roger Greatorex played?
Our database contains 125 games by Roger Greatorex, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Greatorex?
125 games by Roger Greatorex 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.