Prepare against Roger Patterson
Canada · World #29,610 classical · FIDE ID 2602806
Our database contains 459 games by Roger Patterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Patterson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Patterson 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 | 1,988 | 2,195 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 146 | 170 | 143 | 31.8% |
| As White | 231 | 84 | 92 | 55 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 228 | 62 | 78 | 88 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Patterson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Patterson's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 76.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 49 | 21.2% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Patterson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Patterson usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 52.2% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 47 | 41.6% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 51.8% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 30.1% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 14 | 16.9% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Roger Patterson's chess games
All 459 games by Roger Patterson 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: 146 wins, 170 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 31 | 7/8/16 | 22.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Pascal Charbonneau | 2,386 | Bermuda Open | B47 |
| Jan 1995 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,385 | Toronto Open | B50 |
| Jul 2005 | Zhe Quan | 2,382 | Guelph Open | E18 |
| Apr 2017 | Jason Cao | 2,336 | 11th Grand Pacific Open | C95 |
| Jul 2002 | Norman Rogers | 2,324 | 30th World Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Open | 2019 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-British Columbia | 2008 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,142 |
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 17 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 16 | 9 | 2,163 |
| Canadian Open | 2002 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| Ottawa Reserves | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| White Rock Semiahmoo Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Patterson's chess games?
459 games by Roger Patterson, 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 Patterson has played.
What does Roger Patterson play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Roger Patterson opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Patterson answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Roger Patterson play as White?
As White, Roger Patterson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Patterson play as Black?
As Black, Roger Patterson most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Roger Patterson's FIDE rating?
Roger Patterson is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Roger Patterson played?
Our database contains 459 games by Roger Patterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 170 draws, 143 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Patterson?
459 games by Roger Patterson 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.