Prepare against Robert Gibbons
FM · New Zealand · World #54,585 classical · FIDE ID 4300700
Our database contains 411 games by Robert Gibbons, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Gibbons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Gibbons 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 | 1,875 | 2,093 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,968 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,989 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 128 | 136 | 147 | 31.1% |
| As White | 201 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 210 | 64 | 69 | 77 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Gibbons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Gibbons's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 39.3% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 63 | 31.3% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 11.4% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 10 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gibbons usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 11.5% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 8.3% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 50.0% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 38.3% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Robert Gibbons's chess games
All 411 games by Robert Gibbons in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 128 wins, 136 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Anthony F Ker | 2,326 | 42nd Henderson Trusts Open | A53 |
| Jan 1996 | Emmanuel Rayner | 2,310 | Auckland Open | B00 |
| Jun 2014 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,307 | Auckland Interclub A | D02 |
| Apr 2007 | Moulthun Ly | 2,307 | Sydney Open | E35 |
| Jan 2004 | Bruce R Watson | 2,276 | Auckland Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Open | 2004 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,978 |
| George Trundle Qualifier | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,069 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-NZL 105 | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-NZL 107th | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-NZL 118th | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Gibbons's chess games?
411 games by Robert Gibbons, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gibbons has played.
What does Robert Gibbons play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Robert Gibbons opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Gibbons answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Robert Gibbons play as White?
As White, Robert Gibbons's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Gibbons play as Black?
As Black, Robert Gibbons most often plays: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Robert Gibbons's FIDE rating?
Robert Gibbons is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Robert Gibbons played?
Our database contains 411 games by Robert Gibbons, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 136 draws, 147 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Gibbons?
411 games by Robert Gibbons 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.