Prepare against Roger Lovaas
Norway · World #118,854 classical · FIDE ID 1514237
When preparing against Roger Lovaas, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Roger Lovaas, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roger Lovaas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Lovaas 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 | 1,676 | 1,702 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,619 | 1,694 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,577 | 1,663 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 35 | 6 | 28 | 50.7% |
| As White | 35 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 62.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Lovaas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Lovaas's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 91.4% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues Bf4 (61.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Roger Lovaas's chess games
All 69 games by Roger Lovaas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 35 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Jan Magnus Olaisen | 1,785 | Konnerud Autumn | D37 |
| Mar 2017 | Terje Sandviken Nass | 1,667 | ch-Konnerud CC | D31 |
| Sep 2017 | Thorgrim J Selmer | 1,647 | Konnerud Autumn | E00 |
| Jan 2016 | Bjorn Jahnsen | 1,597 | ch-Konnerud CC | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Oivind Andersson | 1,546 | Konnerud Autumn | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 37 | 21 | 1,605 |
| Konnerud Autumn | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,772 |
| Drammen Konnerud Autumn-B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,582 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,368 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,531 |
| Konnerud NGP B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| Konnerud NGP | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,526 |
| Konnerud Modum | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Lovaas's chess games?
69 games by Roger Lovaas, from Jun 2014 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 Lovaas has played.
What does Roger Lovaas play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Roger Lovaas opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Lovaas answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roger Lovaas play as White?
As White, Roger Lovaas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Lovaas play as Black?
As Black, Roger Lovaas most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Roger Lovaas's FIDE rating?
Roger Lovaas is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,619 in rapid and 1,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,702 (May 2026).
How many games has Roger Lovaas played?
Our database contains 69 games by Roger Lovaas, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Lovaas?
69 games by Roger Lovaas 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.