Prepare against Robert K Taylor
United Kingdom · World #60,165 classical · FIDE ID 408450
When preparing against Robert K Taylor, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Robert K Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert K Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert K Taylor 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 | 1,855 | 2,211 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 2,002 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 105 | 107 | 123 | 31.3% |
| As White | 169 | 60 | 52 | 57 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 166 | 45 | 55 | 66 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert K Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert K Taylor's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 11.2% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.0% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Taylor usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 56.2% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 28.1% | 38.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 62.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 31.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Robert K Taylor's chess games
All 335 games by Robert K Taylor 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: 105 wins, 107 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Alexander Longson | 2,202 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | B53 |
| Apr 2015 | Goran Glavinac | 2,166 | Skopje Karposh Open | C45 |
| Feb 2007 | Mike Salisbury | 2,150 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C10 |
| Apr 2017 | David Jameson | 2,098 | ch-WLS 63rd | C44 |
| Sep 2004 | Andrew Gilfillan | 2,090 | chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,049 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,881 |
| 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,705 |
| North Wales Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 2nd Sitges Sunway Open B | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert K Taylor's chess games?
335 games by Robert K Taylor, 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 K Taylor has played.
What does Robert K Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Robert K Taylor opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert K Taylor answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Robert K Taylor play as White?
As White, Robert K Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert K Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Robert K Taylor most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Robert K Taylor's FIDE rating?
Robert K Taylor is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Robert K Taylor played?
Our database contains 335 games by Robert K Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 107 draws, 123 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert K Taylor?
335 games by Robert K Taylor 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.