Prepare against Robert Ashworth
United Kingdom · World #47,606 classical · FIDE ID 426563
Our database contains 126 games by Robert Ashworth, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ashworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ashworth 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 | 1,902 | 1,952 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,883 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 47 | 34 | 45 | 37.3% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 12 | 33 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ashworth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ashworth's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 62.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ashworth usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Robert Ashworth's chess games
All 126 games by Robert Ashworth in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 47 wins, 34 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Graham E Borrowdale | 1,994 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | C06 |
| May 2024 | Nick Faulks | 1,959 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Richard C P Freeman | 1,956 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | B38 |
| Feb 2026 | Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo | 1,950 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | A00 |
| May 2016 | Richard H Donaghay | 1,937 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,958 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,954 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,652 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ashworth's chess games?
126 games by Robert Ashworth, from Oct 2014 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 Ashworth has played.
What does Robert Ashworth play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Robert Ashworth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ashworth answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert Ashworth play as White?
As White, Robert Ashworth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ashworth play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ashworth most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Robert Ashworth's FIDE rating?
Robert Ashworth is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Robert Ashworth played?
Our database contains 126 games by Robert Ashworth, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 34 draws, 45 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ashworth?
126 games by Robert Ashworth 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.