Prepare against Robert Siemes
DEU · World #70,081 classical · FIDE ID 4633202
When preparing against Robert Siemes, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Robert Siemes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Siemes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Siemes 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 | 1,821 | 2,121 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,897 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 78 | 40 | 74 | 40.6% |
| As White | 96 | 42 | 20 | 34 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 20 | 40 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Siemes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Siemes's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 97.9% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Siemes usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Siemes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Siemes usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Siemes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Robert Siemes's chess games
All 192 games by Robert Siemes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Maeurer | 2,300 | Balatonbereny Open | B03 |
| Jan 1995 | Frank Dischinger | 2,280 | 1st Duesseldorf Nord Cup | A48 |
| Oct 1998 | Norbert Krueger | 2,230 | Duesseldorf | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Tegzes | 2,180 | Balatonbereny Open | B45 |
| Sep 2001 | Bernard Verfuerden | 2,173 | ch-Duesseldorf | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2006 | 29 | 15.5 | 1,930 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,052 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,356 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,782 |
| Duesseldorf | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Siemes's chess games?
192 games by Robert Siemes, from Apr 2003 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 Siemes has played.
What does Robert Siemes play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Robert Siemes opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Siemes answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert Siemes play as White?
As White, Robert Siemes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Siemes play as Black?
As Black, Robert Siemes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Robert Siemes's FIDE rating?
Robert Siemes is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Robert Siemes played?
Our database contains 192 games by Robert Siemes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Siemes?
192 games by Robert Siemes 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.