Prepare against Robin Butzen
Belgium · World #11,496 classical · FIDE ID 244392
Our database contains 128 games by Robin Butzen, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robin Butzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Butzen 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 | 2,147 | 2,155 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 48 | 29 | 51 | 37.5% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 26 | 11 | 27 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Butzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Butzen's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 89.1% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Butzen usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Butzen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Butzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Butzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Butzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Robin Butzen's chess games
All 128 games by Robin Butzen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 29 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Leandro Slagboom | 2,349 | Brasschaat Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Rojas Keim,L | 2,303 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | E91 |
| Jul 2024 | Lev Gutman | 2,280 | 45th Ghent Open | E70 |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Wilschut | 2,277 | Bruges Masters | A37 |
| Jul 2024 | T.S. Venkataramanan | 2,253 | 45th Ghent Open | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 18 | 14 | 2,303 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,517 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,056 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Butzen's chess games?
128 games by Robin Butzen, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Butzen has played.
What does Robin Butzen play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Robin Butzen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Butzen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robin Butzen play as White?
As White, Robin Butzen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Butzen play as Black?
As Black, Robin Butzen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Robin Butzen's FIDE rating?
Robin Butzen is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (May 2026).
How many games has Robin Butzen played?
Our database contains 128 games by Robin Butzen, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 29 draws, 51 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Butzen?
128 games by Robin Butzen 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.