Prepare against Robert Elsner
DEU · World #54,945 classical · FIDE ID 16246390
When preparing against Robert Elsner, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 87 games by Robert Elsner, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Robert Elsner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Elsner 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 | 2,060 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 39 | 11 | 37 | 44.8% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 46.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2024): 165 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 23 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 135 | 61 | 28 | 46 | 45.2% | 1,880 | 1,915 | 11 |
| Rapid | 30 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 50.0% | 1,872 | 1,872 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 85 | 28 | 14 | 43 | 32.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 37 | 9 | 8 | 68.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 2,083 | 2,083 |
| 2023 | 39 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 1,789 | 1,856 |
| 2022 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1,894 | 2,003 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,892 | 1,949 |
| 2020 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2,064 | 2,121 |
| 2019 | 50 | 24 | 6 | 20 | 1,824 | 1,833 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,590 | 1,590 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,792 | 1,392 |
Where Robert Elsner has played
Germany (22) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Elsner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Elsner's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Elsner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Elsner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Elsner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Robert Elsner's chess games
All 87 games by Robert Elsner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Oct 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: 39 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Matthias Tonndorf | 2,184 | ch-Niedersachsen | A01 |
| Jan 2024 | Tammo Aden | 2,025 | ch-Niedersachsen | E05 |
| Jan 2020 | Jan Helmer | 1,982 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Ingmar Bennemann | 1,971 | ch-Niedersachsen | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 1,955 | ch-Hannover Bezirks A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U14 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,272 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Elsner's chess games?
87 games by Robert Elsner, from May 2018 to Oct 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 Elsner has played.
What does Robert Elsner play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Robert Elsner opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Elsner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Robert Elsner play as White?
As White, Robert Elsner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Elsner play as Black?
As Black, Robert Elsner most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Robert Elsner's FIDE rating?
Robert Elsner is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Robert Elsner played?
Our database contains 87 games by Robert Elsner, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Elsner?
87 games by Robert Elsner 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.