Prepare against Robert Straver
NLD · World #16,043 classical · FIDE ID 1009729
When preparing against Robert Straver, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (31%).
Our database contains 92 games by Robert Straver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Straver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Straver 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 | 2,094 | 2,210 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 36 | 21 | 35 | 39.1% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Straver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Straver's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 51.1% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 33.3% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.6% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 54.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Straver usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Straver usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Straver usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Straver usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Straver usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Straver usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Robert Straver's chess games
All 92 games by Robert Straver 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Vincent Blom | 2,151 | 73rd Leiden Noteboom Mem A | A89 |
| Jun 2009 | Norbert Jansen | 2,124 | ch-Leiden SB | B16 |
| Jun 2007 | Albert Termeulen | 2,107 | ch-Leiden SB | B12 |
| Jun 2013 | Hway Ik Oei | 2,093 | ch-Leiden SB | B06 |
| Feb 2009 | Frans Erwich | 2,084 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial 69th | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 39 | 23 | 2,090 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,180 |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,362 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,127 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,992 |
| 73rd Leiden Noteboom Mem A | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,397 |
| 77th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Straver's chess games?
92 games by Robert Straver, 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 Straver has played.
What does Robert Straver play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Robert Straver opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Straver answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Robert Straver play as White?
As White, Robert Straver's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Straver play as Black?
As Black, Robert Straver most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Robert Straver's FIDE rating?
Robert Straver is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Robert Straver played?
Our database contains 92 games by Robert Straver, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Straver?
92 games by Robert Straver 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.