Prepare against Roman Slobodjan
GM · DEU · World #1,208 classical · FIDE ID 4617347
When preparing against Roman Slobodjan, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.1% over 66 games.
Our database contains 1,042 games by Roman Slobodjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Slobodjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Slobodjan 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 | 2,433 | 2,559 | Jul 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,466 | 2,466 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,042 | 397 | 471 | 174 | 38.1% |
| As White | 524 | 252 | 210 | 62 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 518 | 145 | 261 | 112 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Slobodjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Slobodjan's side.
First moves as White (523 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 396 | 75.7% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 57 | 10.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues d4 (67.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Slobodjan usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 146 | 66.7% | 52.1% |
| d6 | 56 | 25.6% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 113 | 62.4% | 50.9% |
| Nf6 | 62 | 34.3% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Roman Slobodjan's chess games
All 1,042 games by Roman Slobodjan 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: 397 wins, 471 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 63 | 29/24/10 | 46.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 11/9/0 | 55.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 8/43/15 | 12.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 54 | 23/20/11 | 42.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/17/6 | 36.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/12/3 | 21.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 1/11/2 | 7.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Loek Van Wely | 2,646 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | B23 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,640 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | B07 |
| Dec 1997 | Peter Leko | 2,635 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B83 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,635 | Bad Homburg | B30 |
| Apr 2007 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,632 | 8th ch-EU | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,546 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1994 | 26 | 19 | 2,465 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,499 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,474 |
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,603 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 10 | 2,689 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,623 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 14 | 7 | 2,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Slobodjan's chess games?
1,042 games by Roman Slobodjan, 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 Slobodjan has played.
What does Roman Slobodjan play on the first move as White?
Across 523 games with White in our database, Roman Slobodjan opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Slobodjan answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Roman Slobodjan play as White?
As White, Roman Slobodjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 46.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 524 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Slobodjan play as Black?
As Black, Roman Slobodjan most often plays: Slav Defense (66 games, 12.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 518 games.
What is Roman Slobodjan's FIDE rating?
Roman Slobodjan is currently rated 2,433 in classical chess and 2,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,559 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Roman Slobodjan played?
Our database contains 1,042 games by Roman Slobodjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 397 wins, 471 draws, 174 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Slobodjan?
1,042 games by Roman Slobodjan 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.