Prepare against Robert Giroux
Canada · World #72,244 classical · FIDE ID 2614820
When preparing against Robert Giroux, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 248 games by Robert Giroux, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Giroux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Giroux 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 | 1,814 | 1,961 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 81 | 58 | 109 | 32.7% |
| As White | 123 | 44 | 32 | 47 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 125 | 37 | 26 | 62 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Giroux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Giroux's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 42.3% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 41 | 33.3% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.7% | 34.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.9% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Giroux usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Giroux usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giroux usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Giroux usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Giroux usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giroux usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 53.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 23.2% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.5% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 63.5% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Robert Giroux's chess games
All 248 games by Robert Giroux in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 81 wins, 58 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Hugues Masse | 2,316 | Montreal Varennes Open | E62 |
| Jul 2010 | Mariano Acosta | 2,261 | ch-Quebec Open B | A36 |
| Feb 2007 | Nicolas Audet-Bouchard | 2,242 | Quebec Carnaval | B31 |
| Oct 2010 | Daniel Rousseau | 2,150 | ch-Quebec Elite | E77 |
| Oct 2010 | Alain Tremblay | 2,122 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,945 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 1,903 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2015 | 13 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Montreal Mercredi 09 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,020 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Quebec Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Giroux's chess games?
248 games by Robert Giroux, from Sep 2011 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 Giroux has played.
What does Robert Giroux play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Robert Giroux opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Giroux answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Robert Giroux play as White?
As White, Robert Giroux's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Giroux play as Black?
As Black, Robert Giroux most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Robert Giroux's FIDE rating?
Robert Giroux is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Robert Giroux played?
Our database contains 248 games by Robert Giroux, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 58 draws, 109 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Giroux?
248 games by Robert Giroux 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.