Prepare against Roland Welsch
DEU · World #62,839 classical · FIDE ID 4620151
When preparing against Roland Welsch, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).
Our database contains 80 games by Roland Welsch, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Welsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Welsch 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 | 1,846 | 1,906 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,890 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 36.3% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Welsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Welsch's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Welsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Roland Welsch's chess games
All 80 games by Roland Welsch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C10 | Colle System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Gerald Zimmer | 1,958 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D05 |
| Nov 2019 | Richard Valenta | 1,938 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A12 |
| Apr 2019 | Jan Engel | 1,881 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | D17 |
| Jul 2018 | Valerius Costea | 1,865 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Werner Ryseck | 1,799 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,862 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
| 6th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Welsch's chess games?
80 games by Roland Welsch, from Nov 2010 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 Roland Welsch has played.
What does Roland Welsch play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Roland Welsch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Welsch answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Roland Welsch play as White?
As White, Roland Welsch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Welsch play as Black?
As Black, Roland Welsch most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Roland Welsch's FIDE rating?
Roland Welsch is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Roland Welsch played?
Our database contains 80 games by Roland Welsch, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Welsch?
80 games by Roland Welsch 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.