Prepare against Robert Baskin
IM · DEU · World #1,353 classical · FIDE ID 24662402
Our database contains 2,440 games by Robert Baskin, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Baskin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Baskin 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 | 2,422 | 2,474 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,393 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,521 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,440 | 1,143 | 515 | 782 | 46.8% |
| As White | 1,219 | 617 | 247 | 355 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 1,221 | 526 | 268 | 427 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Baskin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Baskin's side.
First moves as White (1,219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 914 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 248 | 20.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 29 | 2.4% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 2.1% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Baskin usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Baskin usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baskin usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Baskin usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Baskin usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Baskin usually continues e4 (76.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 279 | 50.9% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 103 | 18.8% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 69 | 12.6% | 44.9% |
| c6 | 41 | 7.5% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 30 | 5.5% | 56.7% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 301 | 68.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 88 | 20.1% | 51.1% |
| f5 | 24 | 5.5% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Robert Baskin's chess games
All 2,440 games by Robert Baskin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 1,143 wins, 515 draws, 782 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 124 | 65/26/33 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 42/21/22 | 49.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 55 | 25/14/16 | 45.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 23/11/13 | 48.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 44 | 16/11/17 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 41 | 18/11/12 | 43.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 20/6/6 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 92 | 43/22/27 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 21/18/18 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 18/18/14 | 36.0% |
| D02 | London System | 48 | 21/6/21 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 16/13/18 | 34.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 45 | 19/11/15 | 42.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 41 | 17/6/18 | 41.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 16/12/13 | 39.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 14/10/13 | 37.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Nov 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | B56 |
| Aug 2023 | Peter Svidler | 2,688 | chT-World Rapid | B22 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Aug 2020 | Ray Robson | 2,673 | 1st New World Chess Int | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 914 | 517.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 58 | 37.5 | 2,495 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,375 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,469 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,878 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 22 | 14 | 2,032 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Justin Sarkar (11 games) · Dmitrij Kollars (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Baskin's chess games?
2,440 games by Robert Baskin, from Apr 2009 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 Baskin has played.
What does Robert Baskin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,219 games with White in our database, Robert Baskin opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Baskin answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Robert Baskin play as White?
As White, Robert Baskin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 49.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Baskin play as Black?
As Black, Robert Baskin most often plays: Sicilian (92 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,221 games.
What is Robert Baskin's FIDE rating?
Robert Baskin is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,474 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Robert Baskin played?
Our database contains 2,440 games by Robert Baskin, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,143 wins, 515 draws, 782 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Baskin?
2,440 games by Robert Baskin 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.