Prepare against Rob Letton
United Kingdom · World #100,584 classical · FIDE ID 464384
When preparing against Rob Letton, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (43%).
Our database contains 63 games by Rob Letton, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rob Letton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Letton 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 | 1,727 | 1,786 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,722 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 7 | 33 | 36.5% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Letton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Letton's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 42.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Letton usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Letton usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Letton usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Letton usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Letton usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| b5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Rob Letton's chess games
All 63 games by Rob Letton in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Paul R Bielby | 1,908 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | C25 |
| Aug 2021 | Richard G Truman | 1,895 | 4NCL Online Congress 10th | B00 |
| Feb 2021 | Tim Valentine | 1,780 | 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Neil Druggan | 1,734 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | B00 |
| May 2025 | Thomas Ewart | 1,701 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,640 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,598 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 10th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,890 |
| 14th 4NCL Online U2000 Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Letton's chess games?
63 games by Rob Letton, from Dec 2017 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 Rob Letton has played.
What does Rob Letton play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rob Letton opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Letton answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...b5 (21% of games).
What openings does Rob Letton play as White?
As White, Rob Letton's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Letton play as Black?
As Black, Rob Letton most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rob Letton's FIDE rating?
Rob Letton is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Rob Letton played?
Our database contains 63 games by Rob Letton, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Letton?
63 games by Rob Letton 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.