Prepare against Robert Bator
IM · Sweden · World #4,793 classical · FIDE ID 1700405
When preparing against Robert Bator, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 790 games by Robert Bator, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Bator's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Bator 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 | 2,279 | 2,433 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,373 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 790 | 310 | 278 | 202 | 39.2% |
| As White | 381 | 170 | 135 | 76 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 409 | 140 | 143 | 126 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Bator's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Bator's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 270 | 70.9% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 91 | 23.9% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.6% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bator usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bator usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bator usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bator usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bator usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bator usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 90.8% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 49.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 76 | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Robert Bator's chess games
All 790 games by Robert Bator in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 310 wins, 278 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 42 | 22/11/9 | 52.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 38 | 17/12/9 | 44.7% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 88 | 35/29/24 | 39.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 59 | 14/32/13 | 23.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,545 | 16th Politiken Cup | D23 |
| Aug 1999 | Alexander Motylev | 2,532 | MK Cafe Cup B | E63 |
| Aug 1999 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,531 | MK Cafe Cup B | B31 |
| Aug 2001 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,531 | 10th Mislata Open | E04 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Baburin | 2,520 | 16th Politiken Cup | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1999 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,407 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 2,408 |
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2009 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,524 |
| Lodz Makarczyk Memorial | 1979 | 15 | 4 | 2,228 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 15 | 10 | 2,479 |
| Stockholm Open | 1993 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,689 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1984 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-World U20 21 | 1982 | 13 | 6 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Bator's chess games?
790 games by Robert Bator, from Apr 2003 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 Bator has played.
What does Robert Bator play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Robert Bator opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Bator answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Robert Bator play as White?
As White, Robert Bator's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Bator play as Black?
As Black, Robert Bator most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 39.8% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 409 games.
What is Robert Bator's FIDE rating?
Robert Bator is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Robert Bator played?
Our database contains 790 games by Robert Bator, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 278 draws, 202 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Bator?
790 games by Robert Bator 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.