Prepare against Robert A Lanzer
United Kingdom · World #87,508 classical · FIDE ID 450529
When preparing against Robert A Lanzer, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 38 games by Robert A Lanzer, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert A Lanzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert A Lanzer 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 | 1,766 | 1,815 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,830 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 36.8% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert A Lanzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert A Lanzer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lanzer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lanzer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Lanzer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lanzer usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Robert A Lanzer's chess games
All 38 games by Robert A Lanzer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Lucas Duda | 1,780 | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | C06 |
| Feb 2016 | Scott Borland | 1,716 | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | C14 |
| Feb 2016 | Ximan Mao | 1,708 | Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | B04 |
| Mar 2026 | Ioan-Euzeb Strugar | 1,626 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A06 |
| Mar 2026 | Iulia Poama-Covaci | 1,621 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,810 |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U2050 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,547 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1950 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Monmouth Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert A Lanzer's chess games?
38 games by Robert A Lanzer, from Jul 2016 to Jul 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 Lanzer has played.
What does Robert A Lanzer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Robert A Lanzer opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert A Lanzer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Robert A Lanzer play as White?
As White, Robert A Lanzer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert A Lanzer play as Black?
As Black, Robert A Lanzer most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Robert A Lanzer's FIDE rating?
Robert A Lanzer is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (May 2026).
How many games has Robert A Lanzer played?
Our database contains 38 games by Robert A Lanzer, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert A Lanzer?
38 games by Robert A Lanzer 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.