Prepare against Robert G Clark
United Kingdom · World #31,406 classical · FIDE ID 421162
When preparing against Robert G Clark, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 135 games by Robert G Clark, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert G Clark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert G Clark 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 | 1,977 | 2,080 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,021 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,025 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 40 | 54 | 41 | 29.6% |
| As White | 67 | 15 | 25 | 27 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 29 | 14 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert G Clark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert G Clark's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 55.2% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 29 | 43.3% | 41.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Clark usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Clark usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Clark usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Clark usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Clark usually continues g3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Clark usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 88.2% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Robert G Clark's chess games
All 135 games by Robert G Clark in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 54 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alan Tate | 2,341 | 11th Newport Pagnell 4NCL Open | C96 |
| Oct 2010 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,214 | Uxbridge Open | A21 |
| Oct 2010 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,190 | Uxbridge Open | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Nigel Birtwistle | 2,144 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Christopher Holland | 2,143 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale e2e4 Challengers G | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,981 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Telford 4NCL Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-F | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 9th Hradec Kralove Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert G Clark's chess games?
135 games by Robert G Clark, from Sep 2010 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 G Clark has played.
What does Robert G Clark play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Robert G Clark opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert G Clark answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert G Clark play as White?
As White, Robert G Clark's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert G Clark play as Black?
As Black, Robert G Clark most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Robert G Clark's FIDE rating?
Robert G Clark is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (May 2023).
How many games has Robert G Clark played?
Our database contains 135 games by Robert G Clark, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 54 draws, 41 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert G Clark?
135 games by Robert G Clark 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.