Prepare against Robert P Taylor
United Kingdom · World #86,804 classical · FIDE ID 412929
When preparing against Robert P Taylor, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 458 games by Robert P Taylor, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert P Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert P 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 | 1,768 | 2,013 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 131 | 143 | 183 | 28.6% |
| As White | 220 | 66 | 71 | 82 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 238 | 65 | 72 | 101 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert P Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert P Taylor's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 76.8% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 12.3% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.0% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.0% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Bg5 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 33 | 29.7% | 63.6% |
| Nc6 | 28 | 25.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.1% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 54.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 24.4% | 47.5% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Robert P Taylor's chess games
All 458 games by Robert P Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 131 wins, 143 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 59 | 19/18/22 | 32.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Paul D Helbig | 2,185 | 4th South Wales Open | B25 |
| Feb 2010 | Hans Thieme | 2,128 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B41 |
| Oct 2003 | Ton Goris | 2,125 | 29th Guernsey Open | C41 |
| Dec 2008 | Peter J E Ackley | 2,112 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A20 |
| Oct 2012 | Bram Van Dijk | 2,083 | 38th Guernsey Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,641 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert P Taylor's chess games?
458 games by Robert P Taylor, from Jan 2005 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 P Taylor has played.
What does Robert P Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Robert P Taylor opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert P Taylor answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games).
What openings does Robert P Taylor play as White?
As White, Robert P Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Torre Attack (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert P Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Robert P Taylor most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Robert P Taylor's FIDE rating?
Robert P Taylor is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Robert P Taylor played?
Our database contains 458 games by Robert P Taylor, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 143 draws, 183 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert P Taylor?
458 games by Robert P 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.