Prepare against Brian Robinson
United Kingdom · World #118,825 classical · FIDE ID 430056
When preparing against Brian Robinson, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 124 games by Brian Robinson, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian Robinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Robinson 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 | 1,676 | 1,734 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,717 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 20 | 48 | 56 | 16.1% |
| As White | 58 | 10 | 22 | 26 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 66 | 10 | 26 | 30 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Robinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Robinson's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 98.3% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 45.5% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 27.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
Brian Robinson's chess games
All 124 games by Brian Robinson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Dominic V Gibbs | 1,930 | 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | C02 |
| Jul 2012 | Philip Thomas | 1,900 | ch-BCF Major Open | C00 |
| Jul 2018 | Ross Murphy | 1,825 | 19th Telford 4NCL Open B | D04 |
| Jan 2018 | Matthew J Ward | 1,810 | 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D01 |
| Jul 2018 | Steven Potter | 1,799 | 19th Telford 4NCL Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,602 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,477 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,477 |
| Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,309 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2000 07 | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,467 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,619 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Robinson's chess games?
124 games by Brian Robinson, from Aug 2013 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 Brian Robinson has played.
What does Brian Robinson play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Brian Robinson opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Robinson answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does Brian Robinson play as White?
As White, Brian Robinson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Robinson play as Black?
As Black, Brian Robinson most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Brian Robinson's FIDE rating?
Brian Robinson is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Brian Robinson played?
Our database contains 124 games by Brian Robinson, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 48 draws, 56 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Robinson?
124 games by Brian Robinson 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.