Prepare against Roman Burstein
FM · Lithuania · World #5,522 classical · FIDE ID 12801070
When preparing against Roman Burstein, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Roman Burstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Burstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Burstein 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 | 2,260 | 2,375 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,326 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,300 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 105 | 61 | 99 | 39.6% |
| As White | 127 | 52 | 34 | 41 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 53 | 27 | 58 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Burstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Burstein's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 108 | 85.0% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.9% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.5% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Burstein usually continues g3 (37.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Burstein usually continues g3 (80.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Burstein usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burstein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Burstein usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Burstein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 97.1% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Roman Burstein's chess games
All 265 games by Roman Burstein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 61 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 22/8/6 | 61.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/4/18 | 43.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Alexander P. Vaulin | 2,490 | Mlada Boleslav Open | E62 |
| Nov 1997 | Andrei M Lukin | 2,475 | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | A25 |
| Jan 1995 | Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev | 2,455 | Siauliai | B32 |
| Jan 2000 | Emanuel Berg | 2,432 | Porsgrunn Apne Open U20 | B01 |
| Nov 1997 | Nikolay Monin | 2,410 | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2022 | 31 | 23.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-LTU | 2000 | 27 | 14 | 2,336 |
| Siauliai | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,327 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,273 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
| Chigorin Memorial | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,524 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Burstein's chess games?
265 games by Roman Burstein, from Apr 2003 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 Roman Burstein has played.
What does Roman Burstein play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Roman Burstein opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Burstein answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Roman Burstein play as White?
As White, Roman Burstein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Burstein play as Black?
As Black, Roman Burstein most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Roman Burstein's FIDE rating?
Roman Burstein is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Roman Burstein played?
Our database contains 265 games by Roman Burstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 61 draws, 99 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Burstein?
265 games by Roman Burstein 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.