Prepare against Ian A Robson
United Kingdom · World #12,378 classical · FIDE ID 343400060
Our database contains 32 games by Ian A Robson, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian A Robson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian A Robson 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 | 2,137 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,097 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 53.1% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian A Robson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian A Robson's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Robson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Robson usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Robson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Ian A Robson's chess games
All 32 games by Ian A Robson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Oliver Gill | 2,250 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B15 |
| Feb 2024 | Thomas Brown | 2,128 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | D35 |
| May 2024 | Bajrush Kelmendi | 2,070 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Nov 2023 | Jan Murawski | 2,064 | Witney Open A 10th | C45 |
| Oct 2021 | Donald J Mason | 2,062 | ch-ENG Seniors 50 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,214 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Witney Open A 10th | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian A Robson's chess games?
32 games by Ian A Robson, from Nov 2021 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 Ian A Robson has played.
What does Ian A Robson play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ian A Robson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian A Robson answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ian A Robson play as White?
As White, Ian A Robson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian A Robson play as Black?
As Black, Ian A Robson most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ian A Robson's FIDE rating?
Ian A Robson is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ian A Robson played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ian A Robson, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian A Robson?
32 games by Ian A Robson 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.