Prepare against Roger Walch
DEU · World #99,315 classical · FIDE ID 24644099
When preparing against Roger Walch, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Roger Walch, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Walch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Walch 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 | 1,732 | 1,804 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 107 | 25 | 131 | 40.7% |
| As White | 131 | 61 | 15 | 55 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 132 | 46 | 10 | 76 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Walch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Walch's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 99.2% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Walch usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Walch usually continues Nc3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Walch usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Walch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 92.4% | 37.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 37.1% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
Roger Walch's chess games
All 263 games by Roger Walch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 107 wins, 25 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/3/12 | 48.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/0/13 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Andreas Goetz | 2,120 | Mittelfranken-ch Qual | C01 |
| Sep 2014 | Frank Schellmann | 2,040 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | C02 |
| Sep 2009 | Hans-Juergen Zeitler | 2,032 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A51 |
| Sep 2014 | Roland Reuter | 1,998 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B34 |
| Sep 2006 | Daniel Kirch | 1,965 | 3rd Nuremberg LGA Cup | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,641 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,672 |
| 16th Seebach Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,469 |
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,704 |
| Mittelfranken-ch Qual | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Walch's chess games?
263 games by Roger Walch, from Oct 2006 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 Walch has played.
What does Roger Walch play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Roger Walch opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Walch answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Roger Walch play as White?
As White, Roger Walch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Walch play as Black?
As Black, Roger Walch most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Roger Walch's FIDE rating?
Roger Walch is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Roger Walch played?
Our database contains 263 games by Roger Walch, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 25 draws, 131 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Walch?
263 games by Roger Walch 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.