Prepare against Robert Starley
United Kingdom · World #17,947 classical · FIDE ID 421006
Our database contains 335 games by Robert Starley, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Starley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Starley 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 | 2,075 | 2,111 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,001 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,034 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 133 | 82 | 120 | 39.7% |
| As White | 169 | 66 | 43 | 60 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 166 | 67 | 39 | 60 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Starley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Starley's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Starley usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Starley usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Starley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 89.4% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 89.7% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Robert Starley's chess games
All 335 games by Robert Starley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 133 wins, 82 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,505 | ch-BCF rapidplay 33rd | A29 |
| May 2020 | Keith C Arkell | 2,429 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | D55 |
| Nov 2019 | Laurence E Webb | 2,301 | ch-BCF rapidplay 33rd | C16 |
| May 2020 | Dominic Foord | 2,267 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E08 |
| Oct 2021 | Neil H Bradbury | 2,265 | ch-British OTB | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 61 | 32 | 2,074 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,151 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,038 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,078 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,132 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,898 |
| 106th ch-GBR | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Starley's chess games?
335 games by Robert Starley, from Apr 2016 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 Starley has played.
What does Robert Starley play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Robert Starley opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Starley answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Starley play as White?
As White, Robert Starley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Starley play as Black?
As Black, Robert Starley most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Robert Starley's FIDE rating?
Robert Starley is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Robert Starley played?
Our database contains 335 games by Robert Starley, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 82 draws, 120 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Starley?
335 games by Robert Starley 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.