Prepare against Rolf Rostad
Norway · World #70,917 classical · FIDE ID 1513745
When preparing against Rolf Rostad, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Rolf Rostad, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Rostad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Rostad 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 | 1,891 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,858 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 50 | 33 | 48 | 38.2% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 63 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Rostad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Rostad's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Rostad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Rostad usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rostad usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Rolf Rostad's chess games
All 131 games by Rolf Rostad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 50 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,177 | ch-Asker CC | C65 |
| Mar 2009 | Nils Ragnar Grotnes | 2,175 | ch-Asker CC Mester | B13 |
| Mar 2015 | Jan-Bjarne Rambo | 1,968 | ch-Asker CC | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Per Odegaard | 1,919 | Asker Host A | C45 |
| Oct 2017 | Roar Lindblom | 1,904 | Asker Autumn Master | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asker CC | 2018 | 34 | 19.5 | 1,815 |
| Asker Autumn | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1,693 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,582 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,782 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| Asker CC-ch Master | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Rostad's chess games?
131 games by Rolf Rostad, from Sep 2011 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 Rostad has played.
What does Rolf Rostad play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Rolf Rostad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Rostad answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rolf Rostad play as White?
As White, Rolf Rostad's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Rostad play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Rostad most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Rolf Rostad's FIDE rating?
Rolf Rostad is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Rolf Rostad played?
Our database contains 131 games by Rolf Rostad, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Rostad?
131 games by Rolf Rostad 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.