Prepare against Robert Engel
DEU · World #7,729 classical · FIDE ID 12974684
When preparing against Robert Engel, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Robert Engel, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Engel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Engel 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 | 2,211 | 2,211 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 88 | 58 | 74 | 40.0% |
| As White | 114 | 57 | 30 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 31 | 28 | 47 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Engel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Engel's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.3% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nc3 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 91.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Engel usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Robert Engel's chess games
All 220 games by Robert Engel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 88 wins, 58 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Holger Namyslo | 2,290 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B97 |
| Mar 2020 | Frank Buchenau | 2,272 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | C06 |
| Mar 2020 | Inna Agrest | 2,260 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C47 |
| Mar 2022 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,188 | Cattolica Primavera Open | B67 |
| Oct 2018 | Vitaliy Garbuz | 2,182 | Youth District Germany | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,083 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,047 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,073 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,017 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Engel's chess games?
220 games by Robert Engel, from Jun 2014 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 Engel has played.
What does Robert Engel play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Robert Engel opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Engel answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Engel play as White?
As White, Robert Engel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Four Knights Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Engel play as Black?
As Black, Robert Engel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Robert Engel's FIDE rating?
Robert Engel is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Robert Engel played?
Our database contains 220 games by Robert Engel, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 58 draws, 74 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Engel?
220 games by Robert Engel 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.