Prepare against Willy Rosen
FM · DEU · World #22,242 classical · FIDE ID 4605535
Our database contains 1,159 games by Willy Rosen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willy Rosen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willy Rosen 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 | 2,039 | 2,335 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,159 | 577 | 315 | 266 | 49.8% |
| As White | 596 | 327 | 152 | 116 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 563 | 250 | 163 | 150 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willy Rosen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willy Rosen's side.
First moves as White (596 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 580 | 97.3% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rosen usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rosen usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rosen usually continues d4 (69.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rosen usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rosen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rosen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 99.6% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 98.4% | 54.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Willy Rosen's chess games
All 1,159 games by Willy Rosen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 577 wins, 315 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 66 | 34/18/14 | 51.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 26/9/8 | 60.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 22/6/10 | 57.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 14/16/7 | 37.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 23/5/8 | 63.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 16/12/6 | 45.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 22/6/4 | 68.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 106 | 56/17/33 | 52.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 60 | 23/22/15 | 38.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 41 | 21/16/4 | 51.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 8/17/10 | 22.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 16/7/10 | 48.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 17/3/5 | 68.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Christoph Pragua | 2,485 | Oberliga NRW 9192 I | E32 |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolai V Krogius | 2,480 | 5th Wch Seniors | E18 |
| Jan 1996 | Arshak B Petrosian | 2,470 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 9697 | A07 |
| May 1981 | Rudolf Teschner | 2,415 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | E99 |
| Jan 1990 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,405 | BL2-West 8990 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1976 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,398 |
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1951 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| 55th ch-GER (FRG-13) | 1974 | 15 | 5.5 | – |
| Essen Open 04 | 2005 | 14 | 10 | 2,122 |
| ch-World U20 01 | 1951 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 8th Wch Seniors | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-GER 57 (FRG-15) | 1976 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erich Krueger (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willy Rosen's chess games?
1,159 games by Willy Rosen, from Apr 2003 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 Willy Rosen has played.
What does Willy Rosen play on the first move as White?
Across 596 games with White in our database, Willy Rosen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willy Rosen answers 1...c5 (100% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Willy Rosen play as White?
As White, Willy Rosen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 51.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 60.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 596 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willy Rosen play as Black?
As Black, Willy Rosen most often plays: Sicilian (106 games, 52.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (60 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 51.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 563 games.
What is Willy Rosen's FIDE rating?
Willy Rosen is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Willy Rosen played?
Our database contains 1,159 games by Willy Rosen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 315 draws, 266 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willy Rosen?
1,159 games by Willy Rosen 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.