Prepare against Robert Kaufman
Slovakia · World #85,336 classical · FIDE ID 14939304
When preparing against Robert Kaufman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 74 games by Robert Kaufman, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Kaufman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Kaufman 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 | 1,773 | 1,774 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,646 | 1,698 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 41 | 6 | 27 | 55.4% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 24 | 4 | 15 | 55.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Kaufman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Kaufman's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 91.4% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Robert Kaufman's chess games
All 74 games by Robert Kaufman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 41 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jan Spacek | 1,786 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1213 | C55 |
| Feb 2020 | Ferdinand Zajicek | 1,710 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | B22 |
| Nov 2019 | Peter Kastler | 1,683 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Marian Harasta | 1,679 | chT5-SVK 1718 | B32 |
| Jun 2020 | Karel Klimes | 1,679 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 5 SE-SI 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,268 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,517 |
| chT5-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,490 |
| chT5-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 1,423 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,265 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,358 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Kaufman's chess games?
74 games by Robert Kaufman, from Mar 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 Kaufman has played.
What does Robert Kaufman play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Robert Kaufman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Kaufman answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Robert Kaufman play as White?
As White, Robert Kaufman's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Kaufman play as Black?
As Black, Robert Kaufman most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Robert Kaufman's FIDE rating?
Robert Kaufman is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,646 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Robert Kaufman played?
Our database contains 74 games by Robert Kaufman, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (55.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Kaufman?
74 games by Robert Kaufman 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.