Prepare against Robby Kevlishvili
GM · NLD · World #474 classical · FIDE ID 1040634
Our database contains 1,755 games by Robby Kevlishvili, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robby Kevlishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robby Kevlishvili 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 | 2,516 | 2,560 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,519 | 2,579 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,539 | 2,619 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,755 | 839 | 498 | 418 | 47.8% |
| As White | 896 | 460 | 256 | 180 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 859 | 379 | 242 | 238 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robby Kevlishvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robby Kevlishvili's side.
First moves as White (896 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 858 | 95.8% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 2.1% | 89.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.2% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 89.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Kevlishvili usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 308 | 73.2% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 87 | 20.7% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 188 | 69.1% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 83 | 30.5% | 63.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Robby Kevlishvili's chess games
All 1,755 games by Robby Kevlishvili in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 839 wins, 498 draws, 418 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 128 | 58/35/35 | 45.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 56/28/26 | 50.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 90 | 42/36/12 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 61 | 31/14/16 | 50.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53 | 25/18/10 | 47.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 35 | 16/15/4 | 45.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 111 | 50/29/32 | 45.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 95 | 37/35/23 | 38.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 68 | 29/21/18 | 42.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 26/14/11 | 51.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 17/6/14 | 45.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 11/16/8 | 31.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,830 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Apr 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | B80 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Chessable Masters Play In | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | W So | 2,748 | American Cup Blitz | D35 |
| Apr 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,741 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 370 | 252 | 2,563 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2013 | 54 | 36 | 1,684 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2011 | 27 | 20.5 | 1,400 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2013 | 26 | 17 | 1,942 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2017 | 25 | 18 | 2,436 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,106 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,599 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,415 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lucas Van Foreest (17 games) · Grigoriy Oparin (16 games) · Thomas Beerdsen (11 games) · Max Warmerdam (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robby Kevlishvili's chess games?
1,755 games by Robby Kevlishvili, from Jan 2011 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 Kevlishvili has played.
What does Robby Kevlishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 896 games with White in our database, Robby Kevlishvili opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robby Kevlishvili answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Robby Kevlishvili play as White?
As White, Robby Kevlishvili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (128 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 50.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (90 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 896 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robby Kevlishvili play as Black?
As Black, Robby Kevlishvili most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (111 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (95 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (68 games, 42.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 859 games.
What is Robby Kevlishvili's FIDE rating?
Robby Kevlishvili is currently rated 2,516 in classical chess, 2,519 in rapid and 2,539 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Robby Kevlishvili played?
Our database contains 1,755 games by Robby Kevlishvili, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 839 wins, 498 draws, 418 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robby Kevlishvili?
1,755 games by Robby Kevlishvili 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.