Prepare against Robert Gabriel
FM · DEU · World #13,439 classical · FIDE ID 4606477
Our database contains 675 games by Robert Gabriel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Gabriel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Gabriel 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 | 2,123 | 2,261 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,209 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,213 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 183 | 198 | 294 | 27.1% |
| As White | 350 | 100 | 103 | 147 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 325 | 83 | 95 | 147 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Gabriel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Gabriel's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 93.7% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 81.3% | 41.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 11.3% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 75.2% | 36.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 17.4% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Robert Gabriel's chess games
All 675 games by Robert Gabriel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 183 wins, 198 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 12/13/26 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 7/15/16 | 18.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 9/11/12 | 28.1% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 13/15/21 | 26.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 3/8/18 | 10.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Nikoloz Managadze | 2,453 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Feb 2021 | Dmitry Sumaneev | 2,450 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Apr 1992 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,445 | Neu Isenburg Open | D33 |
| Apr 1992 | Karsten Volke | 2,440 | Neu Isenburg Open | E81 |
| Jan 1993 | Janis Klovans | 2,440 | 5th Staufer Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 325 | 100 | 2,046 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,076 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,191 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 13 | 3 | 1,997 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,345 |
| BL2-Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| 33rd Leon Blitz Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Gabriel's chess games?
675 games by Robert Gabriel, from Apr 2003 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 Gabriel has played.
What does Robert Gabriel play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Robert Gabriel opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Gabriel answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert Gabriel play as White?
As White, Robert Gabriel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 18.4% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Gabriel play as Black?
As Black, Robert Gabriel most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 10.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 325 games.
What is Robert Gabriel's FIDE rating?
Robert Gabriel is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Robert Gabriel played?
Our database contains 675 games by Robert Gabriel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 198 draws, 294 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Gabriel?
675 games by Robert Gabriel 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.