Prepare against Talik Roitburd
DEU · World #14,558 classical · FIDE ID 4665201
Our database contains 111 games by Talik Roitburd, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Talik Roitburd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talik Roitburd 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 | 2,110 | 2,238 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 39 | 35 | 37 | 35.1% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talik Roitburd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talik Roitburd's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Roitburd usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 88.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Talik Roitburd's chess games
All 111 games by Talik Roitburd in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,516 | Oberhausen Open | B30 |
| Apr 2009 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,371 | Oberhausen Open | B53 |
| Jan 2008 | Gregor Mainka | 2,318 | Oberliga NRW 0708 | C00 |
| Feb 2008 | Kuno Thiel | 2,243 | Oberliga NRW 0708 | A05 |
| Feb 2007 | Joerg Kaehmann | 2,232 | NRW Class1 0607 | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga NRW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,121 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talik Roitburd's chess games?
111 games by Talik Roitburd, from Jul 2008 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 Talik Roitburd has played.
What does Talik Roitburd play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Talik Roitburd opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talik Roitburd answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Talik Roitburd play as White?
As White, Talik Roitburd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talik Roitburd play as Black?
As Black, Talik Roitburd most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Talik Roitburd's FIDE rating?
Talik Roitburd is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Talik Roitburd played?
Our database contains 111 games by Talik Roitburd, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talik Roitburd?
111 games by Talik Roitburd 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.