Prepare against Robert A Dean
United Kingdom · World #98,263 classical · FIDE ID 422860
When preparing against Robert A Dean, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Robert A Dean, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert A Dean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert A Dean 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 | 1,734 | 1,864 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 98 | 85 | 98 | 34.9% |
| As White | 145 | 60 | 38 | 47 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 38 | 47 | 51 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert A Dean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert A Dean's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 91.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dean usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Dean usually continues f4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Dean usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dean usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Dean usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Dean usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Robert A Dean's chess games
All 281 games by Robert A Dean in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Sep 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: 98 wins, 85 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,229 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B21 |
| Jan 2019 | Robert A Newton | 2,035 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Tom Bimpson | 2,026 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Jul 2018 | Stephen P Dilleigh | 2,016 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 | E94 |
| Jul 2020 | Mervyn J Hughes | 1,990 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,777 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,742 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert A Dean's chess games?
281 games by Robert A Dean, from Dec 2013 to Sep 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 Robert A Dean has played.
What does Robert A Dean play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Robert A Dean opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert A Dean answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert A Dean play as White?
As White, Robert A Dean's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (32 games, 46.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert A Dean play as Black?
As Black, Robert A Dean most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Robert A Dean's FIDE rating?
Robert A Dean is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Robert A Dean played?
Our database contains 281 games by Robert A Dean, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 85 draws, 98 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert A Dean?
281 games by Robert A Dean 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.