Prepare against James Robinson
United Kingdom · World #63,841 classical · FIDE ID 426784
When preparing against James Robinson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 36 games by James Robinson, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Robinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James 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 | 1,842 | 1,884 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,899 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,975 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 22.2% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Robinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Robinson's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Robinson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
James Robinson's chess games
All 36 games by James Robinson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Philip Staniland | 1,963 | ch-GBR AM Open 106th | A07 |
| Jul 2019 | George A Darling | 1,960 | ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | A57 |
| Jul 2019 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,900 | ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | A80 |
| Aug 2018 | Robert A Dean | 1,844 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Christopher J Evans | 1,724 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,735 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,908 |
| ch-GBR AM Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-GBR Atkins Open 106th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,753 |
| 7th London Classic CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,803 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,887 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Robinson's chess games?
36 games by James Robinson, from May 2013 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 James Robinson has played.
What does James Robinson play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, James Robinson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Robinson answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does James Robinson play as White?
As White, James Robinson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Robinson play as Black?
As Black, James Robinson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is James Robinson's FIDE rating?
James Robinson is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Feb 2025).
How many games has James Robinson played?
Our database contains 36 games by James Robinson, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Robinson?
36 games by James 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.