Prepare against Thorsten Roth
DEU · World #26,024 classical · FIDE ID 12940895
Our database contains 56 games by Thorsten Roth, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Roth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Roth 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 | 2,011 | 2,120 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,959 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,989 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Roth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Roth's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Roth usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Thorsten Roth's chess games
All 56 games by Thorsten Roth in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Arne Bracker | 2,256 | 28th Kiel Open | D27 |
| Jan 2019 | Balint Balazs | 2,121 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Lutz Grabe | 2,085 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | D00 |
| Jan 2019 | Yannick Koch | 2,028 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | E05 |
| Dec 2022 | Jale Mieck | 1,962 | Bremen Silvester Open A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,914 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,716 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,204 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,887 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
| 18th Friedrichroda Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Roth's chess games?
56 games by Thorsten Roth, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Thorsten Roth has played.
What does Thorsten Roth play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thorsten Roth opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Roth answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Roth play as White?
As White, Thorsten Roth's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Roth play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Roth most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Thorsten Roth's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Roth is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Thorsten Roth played?
Our database contains 56 games by Thorsten Roth, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Roth?
56 games by Thorsten Roth 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.