Prepare against Roman Fetzer
DEU · World #40,888 classical · FIDE ID 16235959
When preparing against Roman Fetzer, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Roman Fetzer, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Roman Fetzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Fetzer 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 | 1,932 | 1,945 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,924 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,934 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 79 rated games against 67 different opponents, across 14 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 58 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 46.6% | 1,798 | 1,860 | 11 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.0% | 1,791 | 1,711 | 2 |
| Blitz | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18.8% | 1,767 | 1,517 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 59.4% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,882 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1,791 | 1,625 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,649 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1,848 | 1,928 |
| 2018 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1,903 | 1,976 |
| 2017 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1,671 | 1,764 |
Where Roman Fetzer has played
Germany (7) · Norway (7)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Fetzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Fetzer's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Fetzer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fetzer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Fetzer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Fetzer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Roman Fetzer's chess games
All 33 games by Roman Fetzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Michael Yankelevich | 1,986 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Rune Kleiven Rynning | 1,839 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | Aljoscha Boehm | 1,637 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B23 |
| Jun 2018 | Juergen Scheffler | 1,492 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 13 | 4 | – |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
| Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | A (over 1800 i Fide-rating) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Fetzer's chess games?
33 games by Roman Fetzer, from Apr 2017 to Oct 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 Fetzer has played.
What does Roman Fetzer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roman Fetzer opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Fetzer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman Fetzer play as White?
As White, Roman Fetzer's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Fetzer play as Black?
As Black, Roman Fetzer most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Roman Fetzer's FIDE rating?
Roman Fetzer is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Roman Fetzer played?
Our database contains 33 games by Roman Fetzer, covering Apr 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Fetzer?
33 games by Roman Fetzer 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.