Prepare against Robert Ris
IM · NLD · World #1,075 classical · FIDE ID 1011480
Our database contains 984 games by Robert Ris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ris 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 | 2,445 | 2,478 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 984 | 337 | 401 | 246 | 34.2% |
| As White | 483 | 186 | 201 | 96 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 501 | 151 | 200 | 150 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ris's side.
First moves as White (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 46.7% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 213 | 44.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 7.3% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ris usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ris usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ris usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ris usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ris usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ris usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 125 | 47.2% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 99 | 37.4% | 56.1% |
| c6 | 20 | 7.5% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 57.8% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 48 | 41.4% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Robert Ris's chess games
All 984 games by Robert Ris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 337 wins, 401 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 12/25/4 | 29.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/12/9 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 5/14/13 | 15.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 1/10/13 | 4.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | David Navara | 2,703 | 35th EU-Cup | B45 |
| Mar 2015 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,646 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | A39 |
| Apr 2016 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,638 | 18th Dubai Open | D24 |
| Jan 2007 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,633 | Gibraltar Masters | E15 |
| Apr 2012 | Daniel Stellwagen | 2,625 | chT-NED 1112 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2013 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,393 |
| Haarlem BDO-A | 2010 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,396 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 36 | 19 | 2,361 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 27 | 16 | 2,439 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2002 | 27 | 19 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 18 | 14 | 2,420 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2004 | 16 | 8 | 2,241 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ris's chess games?
984 games by Robert Ris, from Apr 2003 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 Ris has played.
What does Robert Ris play on the first move as White?
Across 482 games with White in our database, Robert Ris opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ris answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Robert Ris play as White?
As White, Robert Ris's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 483 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ris play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ris most often plays: English Opening (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 4.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 501 games.
What is Robert Ris's FIDE rating?
Robert Ris is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Robert Ris played?
Our database contains 984 games by Robert Ris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 337 wins, 401 draws, 246 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ris?
984 games by Robert Ris 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.