Prepare against Robby Adamson
FM · United States · World #9,177 classical · FIDE ID 2009730
When preparing against Robby Adamson, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 483 games by Robby Adamson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robby Adamson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robby Adamson 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 | 2,183 | 2,378 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,241 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,313 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 483 | 119 | 178 | 186 | 24.6% |
| As White | 245 | 74 | 88 | 83 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 238 | 45 | 90 | 103 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robby Adamson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robby Adamson's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 242 | 98.8% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Adamson usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Adamson usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Adamson usually continues d4 (38.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Adamson usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Adamson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 29.2% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 21 | 23.6% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 84.2% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Robby Adamson's chess games
All 483 games by Robby Adamson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 119 wins, 178 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 8/14/16 | 21.1% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Liang,Awonder | 2,696 | Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | C79 |
| Aug 2016 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,595 | US Masters Open | C00 |
| Jun 2020 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue | A58 |
| Apr 2004 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,563 | 06th Foxwoods Open | C41 |
| Jun 2003 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,547 | Vermont CCA Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,318 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 25 | 17 | 2,387 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2,259 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2014 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| New York Open | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robby Adamson's chess games?
483 games by Robby Adamson, from Apr 2003 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 Robby Adamson has played.
What does Robby Adamson play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Robby Adamson opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robby Adamson answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Robby Adamson play as White?
As White, Robby Adamson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robby Adamson play as Black?
As Black, Robby Adamson most often plays: Benoni Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Robby Adamson's FIDE rating?
Robby Adamson is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Robby Adamson played?
Our database contains 483 games by Robby Adamson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 178 draws, 186 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robby Adamson?
483 games by Robby Adamson 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.