Prepare against Robert Behling
FM · DEU · World #19,830 classical · FIDE ID 4603630
When preparing against Robert Behling, expect 1.c4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Robert Behling, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Robert Behling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Behling 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 | 2,060 | 2,251 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 110 | 164 | 115 | 28.3% |
| As White | 187 | 59 | 83 | 45 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 202 | 51 | 81 | 70 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Behling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Behling's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 170 | 90.9% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.7% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 54.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Behling usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Behling usually continues Nc3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Behling usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Behling usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Behling usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Behling usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 80 | 76.2% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 18.1% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 86.0% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
Robert Behling's chess games
All 389 games by Robert Behling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 110 wins, 164 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 52 | 21/21/10 | 40.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 3/14/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 8/14/11 | 24.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,507 | Forni di Sopra Open 7th | A21 |
| Jan 1998 | Claude Wagener | 2,385 | Oberliga Sued W 9798 | C00 |
| Mar 2012 | Heiko Kummerow | 2,372 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B12 |
| Jan 1985 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,360 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | A27 |
| Jan 1998 | Ingo Bruch | 2,330 | Oberliga Sued W 9798 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrian Open A | 2014 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,125 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 2,267 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 11 | 4 | 2,258 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Solingen | 1973 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Bonn Staudte Mem | 1979 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Behling's chess games?
389 games by Robert Behling, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Behling has played.
What does Robert Behling play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Robert Behling opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Behling answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Robert Behling play as White?
As White, Robert Behling's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (52 games, 40.4% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Behling play as Black?
As Black, Robert Behling most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (33 games, 24.2% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Robert Behling's FIDE rating?
Robert Behling is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Robert Behling played?
Our database contains 389 games by Robert Behling, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 164 draws, 115 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Behling?
389 games by Robert Behling 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.