Prepare against Robert Zerafa
CM · Malta · World #17,902 classical · FIDE ID 5600618
Our database contains 104 games by Robert Zerafa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Zerafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Zerafa 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 | 2,076 | 2,198 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,068 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,169 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 34 | 17 | 53 | 32.7% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 9 | 34 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Zerafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Zerafa's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 29.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Robert Zerafa's chess games
All 104 games by Robert Zerafa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Karl Johan Ribbegren | 2,248 | 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | B03 |
| Mar 2019 | Ioannis Damianou | 2,202 | 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | E06 |
| Nov 2013 | Fiona Steil-Antoni | 2,185 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | C54 |
| Sep 2016 | David Emanuel Giron Chavez | 2,174 | Olympiad-42 | C54 |
| Nov 2007 | Serkan Kose | 2,173 | Wch U18 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,903 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,189 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| 3rd EU Small Countries ol | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Zerafa's chess games?
104 games by Robert Zerafa, from Jan 2008 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 Zerafa has played.
What does Robert Zerafa play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Robert Zerafa opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Zerafa answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert Zerafa play as White?
As White, Robert Zerafa's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Zerafa play as Black?
As Black, Robert Zerafa most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Robert Zerafa's FIDE rating?
Robert Zerafa is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Robert Zerafa played?
Our database contains 104 games by Robert Zerafa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Zerafa?
104 games by Robert Zerafa 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.