Prepare against Verena Rotermund
DEU · World #104,070 classical · FIDE ID 24653454
When preparing against Verena Rotermund, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Verena Rotermund, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Verena Rotermund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Verena Rotermund 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 | 1,718 | 1,828 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 63 | 28 | 107 | 31.8% |
| As White | 93 | 30 | 13 | 50 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 105 | 33 | 15 | 57 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Verena Rotermund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Verena Rotermund's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 87.1% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues Nc3 (34.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Rotermund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 51.9% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 21 | 40.4% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 44.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Verena Rotermund's chess games
All 198 games by Verena Rotermund in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 63 wins, 28 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Jana Gussakovski | 2,101 | BL2 Sued 1112 w | B23 |
| Aug 2000 | Michael Bolduan | 2,038 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | A05 |
| Jan 1998 | Gregor Johann | 2,015 | Hassloch Open B | D02 |
| May 2006 | Ralf Seickel | 1,985 | ch-Frankfurt | E99 |
| Nov 2024 | J Wilke | 1,913 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2007 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-RLPF w | 1987 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,702 |
| 19th Wiesbaden Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 18th Wiesbaden Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,532 |
| ch-Rheinhessen H1 Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Verena Rotermund's chess games?
198 games by Verena Rotermund, from Oct 2022 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 Verena Rotermund has played.
What does Verena Rotermund play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Verena Rotermund opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Verena Rotermund answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Verena Rotermund play as White?
As White, Verena Rotermund's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Verena Rotermund play as Black?
As Black, Verena Rotermund most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Verena Rotermund's FIDE rating?
Verena Rotermund is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Verena Rotermund played?
Our database contains 198 games by Verena Rotermund, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 28 draws, 107 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Verena Rotermund?
198 games by Verena Rotermund 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.