Prepare against Robert South
Canada · World #20,239 classical · FIDE ID 2600722
When preparing against Robert South, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 115 games by Robert South, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert South's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert South 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 | 2,168 | 2,225 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 49 | 19 | 47 | 42.6% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 27 | 7 | 24 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert South's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert South's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 50.9% | 39.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 15.8% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.5% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — South usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — South usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — South usually continues e5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — South usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — South usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — South usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 20.0% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Robert South's chess games
All 115 games by Robert South 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: 49 wins, 19 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Daniel Abraham Yanofsky | 2,418 | Canadian Open | E61 |
| Jan 1985 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,350 | 9th Lloyds Bank Open | D31 |
| May 1990 | Jeff Reeve | 2,345 | ch-Alberta | C42 |
| Jul 1989 | David Southam | 2,328 | Canadian Open | A34 |
| Apr 1998 | Nenad Ristovic | 2,324 | ch-Alberta | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Alberta | 1998 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-CAN 62 & zonal | 1978 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| Canadian Open | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Vancouver inv | 1987 | 9 | 5 | 2,326 |
| Alberta Open | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,378 |
| Ottawa Open | 1972 | 5 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Battle of Alberta | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,325 |
| Saratoga Paul Masson | 1980 | 4 | 2 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert South's chess games?
115 games by Robert South, 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 South has played.
What does Robert South play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Robert South opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert South answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Robert South play as White?
As White, Robert South's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert South play as Black?
As Black, Robert South most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Robert South's FIDE rating?
Robert South is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Robert South played?
Our database contains 115 games by Robert South, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 19 draws, 47 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert South?
115 games by Robert South 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.