Prepare against Robert Kane
United Kingdom · World #79,255 classical · FIDE ID 420468
When preparing against Robert Kane, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Robert Kane, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Kane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Kane 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 | 1,791 | 1,907 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,864 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,891 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 121 | 107 | 150 | 32.0% |
| As White | 196 | 68 | 53 | 75 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 182 | 53 | 54 | 75 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Kane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Kane's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 82.1% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.6% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.6% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.6% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kane usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kane usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kane usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kane usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kane usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kane usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 62 | 72.1% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 20 | 23.3% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 66.7% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.0% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Robert Kane's chess games
All 378 games by Robert Kane in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 121 wins, 107 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 44 | 15/18/11 | 34.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Thomas Villiers | 2,202 | 4th London Classic Open | B32 |
| Feb 1998 | John Joyce | 2,180 | Bunratty Masters Open | B46 |
| Apr 2023 | Jukka Johansson | 2,106 | Reykjavik Open | D85 |
| May 2017 | Alan Dunn | 2,103 | Ayr Open | D00 |
| Nov 2010 | Raymond C Cannon | 2,068 | Brighton Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| Djenovici TS05 FM | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| Uxbridge Tal | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Newcastle on Tyne Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-E | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,905 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,829 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| Brighton e2e4 Challengers-D | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Kane's chess games?
378 games by Robert Kane, from Mar 2010 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 Robert Kane has played.
What does Robert Kane play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Robert Kane opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Kane answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Robert Kane play as White?
As White, Robert Kane's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Kane play as Black?
As Black, Robert Kane most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Robert Kane's FIDE rating?
Robert Kane is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Robert Kane played?
Our database contains 378 games by Robert Kane, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 107 draws, 150 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Kane?
378 games by Robert Kane 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.