Prepare against Robert S Eames
FM · United Kingdom · World #15,572 classical · FIDE ID 408743
When preparing against Robert S Eames, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 826 games by Robert S Eames, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert S Eames's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert S Eames 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 | 2,100 | 2,335 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,263 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 2,166 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 826 | 315 | 164 | 347 | 38.1% |
| As White | 415 | 168 | 94 | 153 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 411 | 147 | 70 | 194 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert S Eames's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert S Eames's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 75.4% | 49.8% |
| d4 | 94 | 22.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Eames usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Eames usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Eames usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Eames usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Eames usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Eames usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 52.6% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 43 | 22.6% | 41.9% |
| c6 | 23 | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 73.0% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 16.8% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Robert S Eames's chess games
All 826 games by Robert S Eames in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 315 wins, 164 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 7/4/17 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 41 | 12/6/23 | 29.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 17/6/18 | 41.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,585 | 60th Southend Open | B35 |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,576 | 83rd Hastings Masters Open | E30 |
| Aug 2024 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,471 | 3rd Kingston Open | B12 |
| Dec 2008 | Peter J Sowray | 2,462 | chT-BCF 1b 0809 (4NCL) | A07 |
| May 2001 | Michael T Hennigan | 2,455 | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 168 | 56 | 2,047 |
| Southend Open | 2009 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 83rd Hastings Masters Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert S Eames's chess games?
826 games by Robert S Eames, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 S Eames has played.
What does Robert S Eames play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Robert S Eames opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert S Eames answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Robert S Eames play as White?
As White, Robert S Eames's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert S Eames play as Black?
As Black, Robert S Eames most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 411 games.
What is Robert S Eames's FIDE rating?
Robert S Eames is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Robert S Eames played?
Our database contains 826 games by Robert S Eames, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 164 draws, 347 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert S Eames?
826 games by Robert S Eames 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.