Prepare against Robin A Shaw
Australia · World #101,934 classical · FIDE ID 3204677
When preparing against Robin A Shaw, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Robin A Shaw, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robin A Shaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin A Shaw 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 | 1,724 | 1,915 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,793 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,713 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 43 | 48 | 71 | 26.5% |
| As White | 79 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 25 | 38 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin A Shaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin A Shaw's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 81.0% | 41.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 8.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (34.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 69.2% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 60.6% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 21.2% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Robin A Shaw's chess games
All 162 games by Robin A Shaw in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 43 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/7/19 | 25.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Sohel Chowdhury | 2,194 | Sydney Open | B21 |
| Apr 2010 | Yi Yuan | 2,151 | Sydney Open | B06 |
| Dec 2009 | Philip J Gregory | 2,110 | London Classic Open | C44 |
| Dec 2009 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,056 | London Classic Open | C01 |
| Apr 2010 | Manoj Kumar | 2,040 | Sydney Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WA State | 2006 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,837 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,626 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| 124th ch-NZL Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin A Shaw's chess games?
162 games by Robin A Shaw, from Apr 2005 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 Robin A Shaw has played.
What does Robin A Shaw play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Robin A Shaw opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin A Shaw answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Robin A Shaw play as White?
As White, Robin A Shaw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin A Shaw play as Black?
As Black, Robin A Shaw most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Robin A Shaw's FIDE rating?
Robin A Shaw is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Robin A Shaw played?
Our database contains 162 games by Robin A Shaw, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin A Shaw?
162 games by Robin A Shaw 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.