Prepare against Roland Loos
DEU · World #5,913 classical · FIDE ID 4643232
When preparing against Roland Loos, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 365 games by Roland Loos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roland Loos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Loos 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 | 2,250 | 2,393 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,353 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,337 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 157 | 85 | 122 | 43.0% |
| As White | 183 | 87 | 46 | 50 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 182 | 70 | 39 | 72 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Loos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Loos's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 49.2% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 66 | 36.1% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.0% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Loos usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Loos usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Loos usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Loos usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Loos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Loos usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 27.6% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 20 | 23.0% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 23.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 50.0% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Roland Loos's chess games
All 365 games by Roland Loos 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: 157 wins, 85 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Sebastien Feller | 2,615 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | B80 |
| May 2016 | Gyula Pap | 2,549 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | B12 |
| Nov 2012 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,529 | BL2-Ost 1213 | C13 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Votava | 2,527 | BL2-Ost 1415 | D97 |
| May 2016 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,501 | 35th Zalakaros Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 23 | 13 | 2,344 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,475 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,436 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,300 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,428 |
| BL2-Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,437 |
Interactive opening tree from all 365 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Loos's chess games?
365 games by Roland Loos, 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 Loos has played.
What does Roland Loos play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Roland Loos opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Loos answers 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Roland Loos play as White?
As White, Roland Loos's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Loos play as Black?
As Black, Roland Loos most often plays: Horwitz Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Roland Loos's FIDE rating?
Roland Loos is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Roland Loos played?
Our database contains 365 games by Roland Loos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 85 draws, 122 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Loos?
365 games by Roland Loos 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.