Prepare against Rolf Strache
DEU · World #125,526 classical · FIDE ID 16213467
When preparing against Rolf Strache, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Rolf Strache, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Strache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Strache 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 | 1,659 | 1,714 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,752 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,719 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 18.2% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Strache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Strache's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Strache usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Rolf Strache's chess games
All 44 games by Rolf Strache in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Lars Pessotschinski | 1,692 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | B23 |
| May 2018 | Michael Eckert | 1,649 | chB-Hessen | D31 |
| May 2018 | Fariz Azizov | 1,593 | chB-Hessen | D60 |
| Apr 2019 | Markus Hebauf | 1,555 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | D06 |
| Apr 2018 | Leon Hahnenstein | 1,472 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,549 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,367 |
| chB-Hessen | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,501 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,466 |
| Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Strache's chess games?
44 games by Rolf Strache, from May 2018 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 Strache has played.
What does Rolf Strache play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Rolf Strache opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Strache answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rolf Strache play as White?
As White, Rolf Strache's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Strache play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Strache most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rolf Strache's FIDE rating?
Rolf Strache is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Rolf Strache played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rolf Strache, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Strache?
44 games by Rolf Strache 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.