Prepare against Ian C. Robertson
United Kingdom · World #24,013 classical · FIDE ID 2400685
Our database contains 364 games by Ian C. Robertson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian C. Robertson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian C. Robertson 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 | 2,025 | 2,205 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,064 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 128 | 129 | 107 | 35.2% |
| As White | 178 | 64 | 65 | 49 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian C. Robertson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian C. Robertson's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 74.7% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 38 | 21.3% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Robertson usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Robertson usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Robertson usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Robertson usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Robertson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Robertson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 54.9% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.5% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 33.8% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 28.2% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 12 | 16.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 15.5% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ian C. Robertson's chess games
All 364 games by Ian C. Robertson 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: 128 wins, 129 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 8/11/16 | 22.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Mark L Condie | 2,450 | ch-SCO | B01 |
| Aug 1999 | John Shaw | 2,425 | Hawick Open | C41 |
| Apr 2003 | Colin A McNab | 2,412 | ch-SCO | A18 |
| Jan 2000 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,350 | Edinburgh Open | A22 |
| Sep 2009 | Gareth J Haslinger | 2,305 | Grangemouth Premier | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2003 | 54 | 22.5 | 2,166 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 36 | 23 | 2,154 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2008 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,220 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 22 | 14 | 2,181 |
| Perth Open | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,127 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,800 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonathan I M Grant (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian C. Robertson's chess games?
364 games by Ian C. Robertson, 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 Ian C. Robertson has played.
What does Ian C. Robertson play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Ian C. Robertson opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian C. Robertson answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ian C. Robertson play as White?
As White, Ian C. Robertson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian C. Robertson play as Black?
As Black, Ian C. Robertson most often plays: Philidor (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Ian C. Robertson's FIDE rating?
Ian C. Robertson is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ian C. Robertson played?
Our database contains 364 games by Ian C. Robertson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 129 draws, 107 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian C. Robertson?
364 games by Ian C. Robertson 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.