Prepare against Volker Rohmann
DEU · World #63,743 classical · FIDE ID 24608505
When preparing against Volker Rohmann, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 100 games by Volker Rohmann, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Rohmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker Rohmann 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 | 1,843 | 1,970 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,834 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 20 | 37 | 43 | 20.0% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Rohmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Rohmann's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 91.7% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rohmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 24.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Volker Rohmann's chess games
All 100 games by Volker Rohmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 37 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Florian Held | 2,052 | Hamburg Junge Open | B42 |
| Oct 2005 | Fritz Fegebank | 2,051 | Hamburg Junge Open | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Joachim Thielemann | 2,037 | 16th Kiel Open A | C65 |
| Jul 2016 | Daniel Schramm | 1,988 | 29th Kiel Open A | A37 |
| Jul 2024 | Michael Kurth | 1,973 | 36th Kiel Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,005 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,625 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,109 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,986 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Rohmann's chess games?
100 games by Volker Rohmann, from Oct 2005 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 Volker Rohmann has played.
What does Volker Rohmann play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Volker Rohmann opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Rohmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Volker Rohmann play as White?
As White, Volker Rohmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Rohmann play as Black?
As Black, Volker Rohmann most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Volker Rohmann's FIDE rating?
Volker Rohmann is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Volker Rohmann played?
Our database contains 100 games by Volker Rohmann, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 37 draws, 43 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Rohmann?
100 games by Volker Rohmann 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.