Prepare against Rolf Fritsch
DEU · World #9,409 classical · FIDE ID 4607910
When preparing against Rolf Fritsch, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 30.3% over 76 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Rolf Fritsch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Fritsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Fritsch 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 | 2,180 | 2,268 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,286 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 98 | 119 | 110 | 30.0% |
| As White | 163 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 164 | 40 | 65 | 59 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Fritsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Fritsch's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 66.3% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 19 | 11.7% | 76.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 76.3% score
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Fritsch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 41 | 61.2% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 17.9% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 47.5% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 31.1% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Rolf Fritsch's chess games
All 327 games by Rolf Fritsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 98 wins, 119 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 76 | 23/29/24 | 30.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Frank Zeller | 2,431 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | E15 |
| Jun 1976 | Johannes Eising | 2,400 | ch-GER 57 (FRG-15) | B51 |
| Dec 2003 | Ivo Donev | 2,386 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | A07 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Oesterle | 2,370 | BL2-Sued 9192 | B06 |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Mischustov | 2,370 | BL2-Sued 8889 | E40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1983 | 20 | 13 | 2,430 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,155 |
| ch-GER 57 (FRG-15) | 1976 | 11 | 5 | 2,328 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| BL2-Sued 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| BL2-Sued 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1972 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Fritsch's chess games?
327 games by Rolf Fritsch, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Fritsch has played.
What does Rolf Fritsch play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Rolf Fritsch opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Fritsch answers 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rolf Fritsch play as White?
As White, Rolf Fritsch's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Fritsch play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Fritsch most often plays: Modern Defense (76 games, 30.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Rolf Fritsch's FIDE rating?
Rolf Fritsch is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Rolf Fritsch played?
Our database contains 327 games by Rolf Fritsch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 119 draws, 110 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Fritsch?
327 games by Rolf Fritsch 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.