Prepare against Robert Lothian
United Kingdom · World #24,589 classical · FIDE ID 2401835
Our database contains 33 games by Robert Lothian, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Lothian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Lothian 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 | 2,021 | 2,152 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,072 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 39.4% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Lothian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Lothian's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lothian usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lothian usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lothian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lothian usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Lothian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Robert Lothian's chess games
All 33 games by Robert Lothian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Phil R Watson | 2,045 | Aberdeen Open | E44 |
| Jan 2002 | Duncan Grassie | 1,960 | Aberdeen Open | D88 |
| Oct 2014 | Andrew Newton | 1,936 | Dundee & Angus Open | B15 |
| Jul 2017 | Neil Irving | 1,889 | 124th ch-SCO | A89 |
| Oct 2014 | James J Doyle | 1,883 | Dundee & Angus Open | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Aberdeen Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| SCO Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Lothian's chess games?
33 games by Robert Lothian, from Jul 2005 to Aug 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 Lothian has played.
What does Robert Lothian play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Robert Lothian opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Lothian answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Robert Lothian play as White?
As White, Robert Lothian's most-played openings in our database are: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Lothian play as Black?
As Black, Robert Lothian most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Robert Lothian's FIDE rating?
Robert Lothian is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Robert Lothian played?
Our database contains 33 games by Robert Lothian, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Lothian?
33 games by Robert Lothian 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.