Prepare against Robert Sax
United States · World #90,700 classical · FIDE ID 30967910
When preparing against Robert Sax, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 43 games by Robert Sax, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Sax's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Sax 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 | 1,757 | 1,780 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 23.3% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Sax's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Sax's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 23.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 23.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sax usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Sax usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sax usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Robert Sax's chess games
All 43 games by Robert Sax in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Eugene Simeon Martinovsky | 2,285 | Illinois Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 10 | 5 | – |
| Illinois Open | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,199 |
| Illinois Open 2 | 1993 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,380 |
| Greater Peoria Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | – |
| North American Open | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| National Open | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 1993 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Chicago Masters | 1992 | 2 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Sax's chess games?
43 games by Robert Sax, from Oct 2019 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 Sax has played.
What does Robert Sax play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Robert Sax opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Sax answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Robert Sax play as White?
As White, Robert Sax's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Sax play as Black?
As Black, Robert Sax most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Robert Sax's FIDE rating?
Robert Sax is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Robert Sax played?
Our database contains 43 games by Robert Sax, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Sax?
43 games by Robert Sax 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.