Prepare against Robert Gillanders
Canada · World #135,067 classical · FIDE ID 2606968
When preparing against Robert Gillanders, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Robert Gillanders, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Gillanders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Gillanders 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 | 1,633 | 1,725 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 31 | 22 | 38 | 34.1% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Gillanders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Gillanders's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 72.9% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 22.9% | 13.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 13.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Gillanders usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Robert Gillanders's chess games
All 91 games by Robert Gillanders in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1996 | Michael Dougherty | 2,347 | Hamilton Van der Wel Memorial | C01 |
| Jan 1991 | Tim Knechtel | 2,105 | London CAN Open | E70 |
| Jul 2005 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,056 | Canadian Open | A04 |
| Jul 2005 | Gernot Klein | 2,023 | Canadian Open | D04 |
| Aug 2010 | Robert Bzikot | 2,004 | ch-CAN Amateur U2100 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,075 |
| London CAN Open | 1993 | 10 | 3 | 1,945 |
| Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Canadian Open U1800 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-CAN Open | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 1,797 |
| ch-CAN Amateur U2100 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,987 |
| Bermuda Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,273 |
| Mississauga Goldon Horseshoe Open U2000 | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Gillanders's chess games?
91 games by Robert Gillanders, from Feb 2016 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 Gillanders has played.
What does Robert Gillanders play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Robert Gillanders opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Gillanders answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Gillanders play as White?
As White, Robert Gillanders's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Gillanders play as Black?
As Black, Robert Gillanders most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Robert Gillanders's FIDE rating?
Robert Gillanders is currently rated 1,633 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Robert Gillanders played?
Our database contains 91 games by Robert Gillanders, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 38 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Gillanders?
91 games by Robert Gillanders 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.