Prepare against Danny Roberts
Ireland · World #41,599 classical · FIDE ID 2501074
Our database contains 80 games by Danny Roberts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danny Roberts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danny Roberts 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 | 1,928 | 2,067 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,059 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,989 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 28.8% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danny Roberts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danny Roberts's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Roberts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Roberts usually continues f4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Roberts usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Roberts usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Roberts usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Danny Roberts's chess games
All 80 games by Danny Roberts in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1997 | Thomas M Clarke | 2,210 | ch-IRL | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Cafolla | 2,110 | ch-IRL | E92 |
| Dec 2009 | Raymond Boger | 1,959 | London Classic Open | B06 |
| Aug 2018 | Gabor Bolkeny | 1,909 | ch-IRL First Weekend Major | A07 |
| Dec 2009 | David J Cork | 1,882 | London Classic Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 1998 | 35 | 12 | 2,052 |
| London Classic Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,013 |
| West of England Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,890 |
| ch-Ulster | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-IRL First Weekend Major | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Berks & Bucks | 1993 | 5 | 3 | 2,490 |
| Bunratty Online | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,794 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danny Roberts's chess games?
80 games by Danny Roberts, from Apr 2003 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 Danny Roberts has played.
What does Danny Roberts play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Danny Roberts opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danny Roberts answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Danny Roberts play as White?
As White, Danny Roberts's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danny Roberts play as Black?
As Black, Danny Roberts most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Danny Roberts's FIDE rating?
Danny Roberts is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Danny Roberts played?
Our database contains 80 games by Danny Roberts, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danny Roberts?
80 games by Danny Roberts 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.