Prepare against Peter T Roberson
IM · United Kingdom · World #1,144 classical · FIDE ID 412384
Our database contains 1,572 games by Peter T Roberson, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter T Roberson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter T Roberson 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 | 2,439 | 2,451 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,433 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,381 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,572 | 633 | 352 | 587 | 40.3% |
| As White | 810 | 358 | 183 | 269 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 762 | 275 | 169 | 318 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter T Roberson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter T Roberson's side.
First moves as White (810 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 555 | 68.5% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 116 | 14.3% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 40 | 4.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 4.6% | 43.2% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 2.3% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Roberson usually continues c3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Roberson usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Roberson usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Roberson usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Roberson usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Roberson usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 141 | 41.0% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 88 | 25.6% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 52 | 15.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 30 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 5.8% | 42.5% |
| a6 | 7 | 2.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 146 | 60.1% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 46 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 10.3% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 6.6% | 59.4% |
| a6 | 7 | 2.9% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Peter T Roberson's chess games
All 1,572 games by Peter T Roberson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 633 wins, 352 draws, 587 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 79 | 32/14/33 | 40.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 73 | 30/29/14 | 41.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 40 | 20/3/17 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 13/10/17 | 32.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| A45 | London System | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 64 | 24/10/30 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 16/16/18 | 32.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 43 | 19/5/19 | 44.2% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 37 | 11/8/18 | 29.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 8/10/16 | 23.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | A Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Sep 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,647 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jun 2025 | Ediz Gurel | 2,636 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A06 |
| Apr 2020 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Titled Tue | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 744 | 357 | 2,301 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 61 | 18 | 2,343 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,295 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,282 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 5 | 2,219 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,306 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter T Roberson's chess games?
1,572 games by Peter T Roberson, from Oct 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 Peter T Roberson has played.
What does Peter T Roberson play on the first move as White?
Across 810 games with White in our database, Peter T Roberson opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter T Roberson answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Peter T Roberson play as White?
As White, Peter T Roberson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (73 games, 41.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (40 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 810 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter T Roberson play as Black?
As Black, Peter T Roberson most often plays: Benoni Defense (64 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 44.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 762 games.
What is Peter T Roberson's FIDE rating?
Peter T Roberson is currently rated 2,439 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Peter T Roberson played?
Our database contains 1,572 games by Peter T Roberson, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 633 wins, 352 draws, 587 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter T Roberson?
1,572 games by Peter T Roberson 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.