Prepare against Rolf Bartonek
DEU · World #71,057 classical · FIDE ID 16201515
When preparing against Rolf Bartonek, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Rolf Bartonek, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Bartonek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Bartonek 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 | 1,818 | 1,920 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Bartonek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Bartonek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 36.8% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bartonek usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Rolf Bartonek's chess games
All 41 games by Rolf Bartonek in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Michael Gaertner | 1,686 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C62 |
| Feb 2017 | Dieter Koeckeritz | 1,647 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | D21 |
| Feb 2018 | Ursula Klevenow | 1,634 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C06 |
| Jan 2016 | Bernhard Tuerk | 1,613 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A20 |
| Jan 2018 | Manfred Schulz | 1,600 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,786 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,699 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,683 |
| 35th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Bartonek's chess games?
41 games by Rolf Bartonek, from Mar 2015 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 Rolf Bartonek has played.
What does Rolf Bartonek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rolf Bartonek opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Bartonek answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rolf Bartonek play as White?
As White, Rolf Bartonek's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Bartonek play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Bartonek most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Rolf Bartonek's FIDE rating?
Rolf Bartonek is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Rolf Bartonek played?
Our database contains 41 games by Rolf Bartonek, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Bartonek?
41 games by Rolf Bartonek 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.