Prepare against Roman Al Nosach
FM · Russia · World #4,566 classical · FIDE ID 55638007
When preparing against Roman Al Nosach, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 646 games by Roman Al Nosach, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Al Nosach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Al Nosach 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 | 2,286 | 2,310 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,358 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,471 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 368 | 62 | 216 | 57.0% |
| As White | 327 | 196 | 34 | 97 | 59.9% |
| As Black | 319 | 172 | 28 | 119 | 53.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Al Nosach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Al Nosach's side.
First moves as White (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 212 | 65.2% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 53 | 16.3% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 11.7% | 64.5% |
| b3 | 16 | 4.9% | 65.6% |
| b4 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nosach usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nosach usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nosach usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nosach usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nosach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nosach usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 85.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 9.7% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 69.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 28.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Roman Al Nosach's chess games
All 646 games by Roman Al Nosach in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 368 wins, 62 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 45 | 29/5/11 | 64.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38 | 21/6/11 | 55.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 48 | 23/6/19 | 47.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 23/2/14 | 59.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 34 | 23/1/10 | 67.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/0/11 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,793 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E85 |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B66 |
| Aug 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,732 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | D31 |
| Feb 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,726 | Titled Tue | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 193 | 126 | 2,539 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 120 | 82.5 | 2,547 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 37.5 | 2,446 |
| Alushta Blitz Open | 2023 | 16 | 10 | 2,237 |
| Alushta Open | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 1,904 |
| Alushta Rapid Open | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
| Yalta Yialos Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,099 |
| Kerkinitida Cup Blitz | 2023 | 13 | 10 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Al Nosach's chess games?
646 games by Roman Al Nosach, from Feb 2020 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 Roman Al Nosach has played.
What does Roman Al Nosach play on the first move as White?
Across 325 games with White in our database, Roman Al Nosach opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Al Nosach answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Roman Al Nosach play as White?
As White, Roman Al Nosach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (38 games, 55.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Al Nosach play as Black?
As Black, Roman Al Nosach most often plays: Indian Defense (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (34 games, 67.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Roman Al Nosach's FIDE rating?
Roman Al Nosach is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roman Al Nosach played?
Our database contains 646 games by Roman Al Nosach, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 368 wins, 62 draws, 216 losses (57.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Al Nosach?
646 games by Roman Al Nosach 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.