Prepare against Roger Moor
IM · CHE · World #3,955 classical · FIDE ID 1302590
Our database contains 511 games by Roger Moor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Moor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Moor 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 | 2,304 | 2,410 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,390 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,403 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 177 | 159 | 175 | 34.6% |
| As White | 251 | 98 | 79 | 74 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 260 | 79 | 80 | 101 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Moor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Moor's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 93 | 37.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 73 | 29.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 27.1% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 13 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Moor usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Moor usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Moor usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Moor usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Moor usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Moor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 77.3% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 21.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 88.8% | 47.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Roger Moor's chess games
All 511 games by Roger Moor 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: 177 wins, 159 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 13/12/9 | 38.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 48 | 15/13/20 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 15/11/12 | 39.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,585 | 2nd Baden Casino Open | B72 |
| Jun 2003 | Stellan Brynell | 2,538 | 4th ch-EU | A11 |
| Jun 2003 | Krum Georgiev | 2,516 | 4th ch-EU | B42 |
| Jan 2002 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,515 | Dresden ZMD Open | A10 |
| Dec 2000 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,514 | Zuerich Open 24th | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 165 | 78.5 | 2,368 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2003 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,519 |
| ch-SUI | 2001 | 17 | 11 | 2,476 |
| Biel Credis Open | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 12 | 5 | 2,438 |
| Zug Young Masters | 2001 | 11 | 2 | 2,205 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Moor's chess games?
511 games by Roger Moor, 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 Moor has played.
What does Roger Moor play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Roger Moor opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Moor answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Roger Moor play as White?
As White, Roger Moor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Moor play as Black?
As Black, Roger Moor most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Roger Moor's FIDE rating?
Roger Moor is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Roger Moor played?
Our database contains 511 games by Roger Moor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 159 draws, 175 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Moor?
511 games by Roger Moor 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.