Prepare against Roman Goldin
FM · Israel · World #4,580 classical · FIDE ID 2803860
When preparing against Roman Goldin, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,426 games by Roman Goldin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Goldin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Goldin 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 | 2,285 | 2,325 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,292 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,312 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,426 | 528 | 63 | 835 | 37.0% |
| As White | 692 | 256 | 34 | 402 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 734 | 272 | 29 | 433 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Goldin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Goldin's side.
First moves as White (690 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 508 | 73.6% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 123 | 17.8% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 57 | 8.3% | 32.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Goldin usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Goldin usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Goldin usually continues d4 (35.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Goldin usually continues e3 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Goldin usually continues e3 (29.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Goldin usually continues e4 (38.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 337 | 93.6% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.1% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.9% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 98.7% | 36.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Roman Goldin's chess games
All 1,426 games by Roman Goldin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 528 wins, 63 draws, 835 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 211 | 82/7/122 | 38.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 90 | 33/8/49 | 36.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 19/3/37 | 32.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 44 | 13/1/30 | 29.5% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 44 | 16/4/24 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 13/1/17 | 41.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 22 | 2/1/19 | 9.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 170 | 55/7/108 | 32.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 75 | 30/4/41 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 55 | 25/2/28 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 22/1/28 | 43.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 29/2/12 | 67.4% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 9/1/32 | 21.4% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 39 | 12/0/27 | 30.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 22 | 4/2/16 | 18.2% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | David W L Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Feb 2022 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,584 | Titled Tue | C44 |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,579 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Aug 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,523 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B30 |
| Dec 2022 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,374 | 535 | 2,145 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 6 | 1,967 |
| Petah Tikva-B | 1996 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
| Haifa | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,401 |
| Petah Tikva | 1995 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Goldin's chess games?
1,426 games by Roman Goldin, from Apr 2003 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 Goldin has played.
What does Roman Goldin play on the first move as White?
Across 690 games with White in our database, Roman Goldin opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Goldin answers 1...Nc6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games).
What openings does Roman Goldin play as White?
As White, Roman Goldin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (211 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (90 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 32.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 692 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Goldin play as Black?
As Black, Roman Goldin most often plays: Indian Defense (170 games, 32.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (75 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (55 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 734 games.
What is Roman Goldin's FIDE rating?
Roman Goldin is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Roman Goldin played?
Our database contains 1,426 games by Roman Goldin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 528 wins, 63 draws, 835 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Goldin?
1,426 games by Roman Goldin 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.