Prepare against Uwe Roessner
DEU · World #75,411 classical · FIDE ID 4656180
When preparing against Uwe Roessner, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Uwe Roessner, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Roessner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Roessner 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 | 1,804 | 1,968 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 44 | 53 | 71 | 26.2% |
| As White | 87 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Roessner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Roessner's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 42.5% | 37.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 27.6% | 35.4% |
| g3 | 22 | 25.3% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 37.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 35.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Roessner usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 94.3% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 90.0% | 25.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Uwe Roessner's chess games
All 168 games by Uwe Roessner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 44 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 24 | 4/13/7 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Torsten Hansch | 2,226 | 12th Friedrichroda Open | A53 |
| Aug 2008 | Paul Stuemer | 2,170 | 12th Friedrichroda Open | A37 |
| Jun 2009 | Lothar Trumpp | 2,090 | 12th Rhein Main Open | A26 |
| Aug 2007 | Bernhard Friesse | 2,042 | 11th Friedrichroda Open | A15 |
| Oct 2019 | Almos Konyves | 2,006 | 41st Arco Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,675 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,661 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| chT-Unterfranken M1 63th | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,899 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 62th | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,992 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Roessner's chess games?
168 games by Uwe Roessner, from Oct 2007 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 Uwe Roessner has played.
What does Uwe Roessner play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Uwe Roessner opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Roessner answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Uwe Roessner play as White?
As White, Uwe Roessner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Roessner play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Roessner most often plays: Philidor (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Uwe Roessner's FIDE rating?
Uwe Roessner is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Uwe Roessner played?
Our database contains 168 games by Uwe Roessner, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Roessner?
168 games by Uwe Roessner 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.