Prepare against Robbie Kildea
Ireland · World #45,892 classical · FIDE ID 66800323
Our database contains 44 games by Robbie Kildea, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robbie Kildea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robbie Kildea 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 | 1,910 | 1,939 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 29.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robbie Kildea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robbie Kildea's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kildea usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kildea usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kildea usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Robbie Kildea's chess games
All 44 games by Robbie Kildea in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Tomasz Jaskolka | 2,238 | 3rd Monteolivete Open | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Petr Zizka | 2,010 | 26th ch-EU U16 | B07 |
| Nov 2016 | Oleg Cukovs | 1,990 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Nov 2017 | Robert McLean | 1,887 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B01 |
| Jan 2017 | Paul W Anderson | 1,746 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U16 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,718 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,623 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,769 |
| chT-IRL | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,490 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,518 |
| 3rd Monteolivete Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robbie Kildea's chess games?
44 games by Robbie Kildea, from Aug 2015 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 Robbie Kildea has played.
What does Robbie Kildea play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Robbie Kildea opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robbie Kildea answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Robbie Kildea play as White?
As White, Robbie Kildea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robbie Kildea play as Black?
As Black, Robbie Kildea most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Robbie Kildea's FIDE rating?
Robbie Kildea is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Robbie Kildea played?
Our database contains 44 games by Robbie Kildea, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robbie Kildea?
44 games by Robbie Kildea 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.