Prepare against Robert A Newton
United Kingdom · World #45,688 classical · FIDE ID 406775
Our database contains 156 games by Robert A Newton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert A Newton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert A Newton 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 | 1,910 | 2,110 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 48 | 43 | 64 | 30.8% |
| As White | 69 | 23 | 14 | 32 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert A Newton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert A Newton's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 97.1% | 44.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Newton usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Newton usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Newton usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Newton usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 65.0% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 36.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 36.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Robert A Newton's chess games
All 156 games by Robert A Newton 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: 48 wins, 43 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Markus Lindinger | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord N 9899 | C14 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Zimmermann | 2,255 | Oberliga Nord N 9900 | D37 |
| Aug 2013 | Michael Surtees | 2,106 | Leyland Open | A40 |
| Nov 2014 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 2,095 | chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | E67 |
| Oct 2014 | Kieran O'driscoll | 2,089 | Scarborough Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Easter Open | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,890 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,002 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,992 |
| 1st Cheadle Open 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,905 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,816 |
| BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Sheffield Open | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert A Newton's chess games?
156 games by Robert A Newton, 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 Robert A Newton has played.
What does Robert A Newton play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Robert A Newton opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert A Newton answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Robert A Newton play as White?
As White, Robert A Newton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert A Newton play as Black?
As Black, Robert A Newton most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Robert A Newton's FIDE rating?
Robert A Newton is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Robert A Newton played?
Our database contains 156 games by Robert A Newton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 43 draws, 64 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert A Newton?
156 games by Robert A Newton 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.