Prepare against Robert Maris
Australia · World #41,607 classical · FIDE ID 3206440
When preparing against Robert Maris, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 72 games by Robert Maris, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Maris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Maris 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 | 1,928 | 2,003 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,953 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 28 | 18 | 26 | 38.9% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Maris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Maris's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Maris usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Robert Maris's chess games
All 72 games by Robert Maris in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ngan Phan-Koshnitsky | 2,045 | AUS Open | E86 |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Roza | 1,937 | chA-Perth Metro CC | A48 |
| Jul 2016 | Craig C Kinsman | 1,917 | West Australia-ch Open | B30 |
| Aug 2005 | Wolfgang Leonhardt | 1,916 | ch-West Australia | A50 |
| Apr 2006 | John Fedec | 1,883 | chA-Perth Metro CC | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-West Australia | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,852 |
| chA-Perth Metro CC | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| AUS Open | 1994 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Perth Respini-A | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,737 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,776 |
| West Australia-ch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-WA State | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Maris's chess games?
72 games by Robert Maris, from Jan 2006 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 Maris has played.
What does Robert Maris play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Robert Maris opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Maris answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert Maris play as White?
As White, Robert Maris's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Maris play as Black?
As Black, Robert Maris most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Robert Maris's FIDE rating?
Robert Maris is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (May 2021).
How many games has Robert Maris played?
Our database contains 72 games by Robert Maris, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Maris?
72 games by Robert Maris 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.