Prepare against Robert List
New Zealand · World #125,043 classical · FIDE ID 4303490
When preparing against Robert List, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 186 games by Robert List, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert List's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert List 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 | 1,660 | 1,723 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,693 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,712 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 62 | 22 | 102 | 33.3% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 13 | 49 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 31 | 9 | 53 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert List's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert List's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 95.7% | 39.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — List usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — List usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — List usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 24.5% | 54.2% |
| b6 | 11 | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 22.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.4% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 62.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Robert List's chess games
All 186 games by Robert List in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 62 wins, 22 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Arthur J Pomeroy | 2,064 | 124th ch-NZL Open | B90 |
| Dec 2012 | Andrew Stone | 2,035 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | C11 |
| Oct 2016 | Mark Wilkins | 1,969 | ch-Wellington CC B | B12 |
| Mar 2014 | Efrain Tionko | 1,966 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2013 | Peter Stoeveken | 1,904 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2016 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,854 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2016 | 25 | 12 | 1,746 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,667 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 23 | 9.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-NZL Seniors | 2020 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,556 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert List's chess games?
186 games by Robert List, from May 2015 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 List has played.
What does Robert List play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Robert List opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert List answers 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Robert List play as White?
As White, Robert List's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert List play as Black?
As Black, Robert List most often plays: Owen Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Robert List's FIDE rating?
Robert List is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Robert List played?
Our database contains 186 games by Robert List, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 22 draws, 102 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert List?
186 games by Robert List 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.