Prepare against Robert Skytte
CM · DNK · World #23,180 classical · FIDE ID 1471775
When preparing against Robert Skytte, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 490 games by Robert Skytte, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Skytte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Skytte 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 | 2,032 | 2,050 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,036 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 115 | 83 | 292 | 23.5% |
| As White | 241 | 64 | 38 | 139 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 249 | 51 | 45 | 153 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Skytte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Skytte's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 91.7% | 32.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 7.9% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 32.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Nf3 (23.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skytte usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Skytte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 68.3% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 32 | 25.4% | 29.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 63.2% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 32.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Robert Skytte's chess games
All 490 games by Robert Skytte in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 115 wins, 83 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 53 | 6/10/37 | 11.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 1/1/13 | 6.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Pablo Ismael Acosta | 2,474 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Apr 2026 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B38 |
| Mar 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Davron Sharipov | 2,333 | Titled Tue Early | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 194 | 45.5 | 1,922 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 12 | 1,917 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 1,857 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,365 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,586 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Skytte's chess games?
490 games by Robert Skytte, from Sep 2021 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 Skytte has played.
What does Robert Skytte play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Robert Skytte opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Skytte answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Skytte play as White?
As White, Robert Skytte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 11.3% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Skytte play as Black?
As Black, Robert Skytte most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Robert Skytte's FIDE rating?
Robert Skytte is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Robert Skytte played?
Our database contains 490 games by Robert Skytte, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 83 draws, 292 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Skytte?
490 games by Robert Skytte 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.