Prepare against Roland Loetscher
IM · CHE · World #2,850 classical · FIDE ID 1305239
When preparing against Roland Loetscher, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 10.2% over 49 games.
Our database contains 575 games by Roland Loetscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roland Loetscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Loetscher 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 | 2,344 | 2,457 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,415 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,361 | 2,415 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 575 | 186 | 227 | 162 | 32.3% |
| As White | 293 | 116 | 113 | 64 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 282 | 70 | 114 | 98 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Loetscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Loetscher's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 266 | 90.8% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.2% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 60.8% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 41 | 31.5% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.7% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 53.1% | 40.2% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 42.7% | 36.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Roland Loetscher's chess games
All 575 games by Roland Loetscher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 186 wins, 227 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 94 | 38/39/17 | 40.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 38 | 10/17/11 | 26.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 49 | 5/29/15 | 10.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 8/10/17 | 22.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Vadim Milov | 2,622 | ch-SUI 114th | B10 |
| Jan 2013 | Eric Hansen | 2,568 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | B36 |
| Jul 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,549 | ch-SUI 116th | A62 |
| Dec 1999 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,521 | 23rd Zuerich Open A | B78 |
| May 2007 | Viktor Erdos | 2,518 | 26th Mitropa Cup | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 154 | 85 | 2,385 |
| Zug Young Masters | 2003 | 12 | 4 | 2,234 |
| Wch U18 | 2000 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,385 |
| ch-GER U20 int | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,376 |
| Panevezys GM | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,264 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Loetscher's chess games?
575 games by Roland Loetscher, from Apr 2003 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 Roland Loetscher has played.
What does Roland Loetscher play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Roland Loetscher opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Loetscher answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Roland Loetscher play as White?
As White, Roland Loetscher's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (94 games, 40.4% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Loetscher play as Black?
As Black, Roland Loetscher most often plays: Slav Defense (49 games, 10.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Roland Loetscher's FIDE rating?
Roland Loetscher is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,361 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Roland Loetscher played?
Our database contains 575 games by Roland Loetscher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 227 draws, 162 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Loetscher?
575 games by Roland Loetscher 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.