Prepare against Robert Prieb
FM · DEU · World #8,549 classical · FIDE ID 16212002
Our database contains 379 games by Robert Prieb, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Prieb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Prieb 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 | 2,195 | 2,291 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 167 | 112 | 100 | 44.1% |
| As White | 201 | 97 | 56 | 48 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 178 | 70 | 56 | 52 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Prieb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Prieb's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 97.0% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Prieb usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Prieb usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Prieb usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Prieb usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Prieb usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Prieb usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 67.4% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.5% | 91.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Robert Prieb's chess games
All 379 games by Robert Prieb in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 167 wins, 112 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,647 | Titled Tue | D19 |
| Jun 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,606 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Jun 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue | D84 |
| May 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,582 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| May 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | Titled Tue | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2017 | 44 | 26.5 | 1,465 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 25 | 20 | 1,403 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 22 | 17 | 2,662 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 21 | 13 | 2,012 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,758 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 10 | 2,142 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,807 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Prieb's chess games?
379 games by Robert Prieb, from Dec 2015 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 Prieb has played.
What does Robert Prieb play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Robert Prieb opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Prieb answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Robert Prieb play as White?
As White, Robert Prieb's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 65.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Prieb play as Black?
As Black, Robert Prieb most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Robert Prieb's FIDE rating?
Robert Prieb is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Robert Prieb played?
Our database contains 379 games by Robert Prieb, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 112 draws, 100 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Prieb?
379 games by Robert Prieb 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.