Prepare against Robin Coles
France · World #7,117 classical · FIDE ID 551017814
When preparing against Robin Coles, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 99 games by Robin Coles, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robin Coles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Coles 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 | 2,223 | 2,336 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,197 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,050 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 27.3% |
| As White | 49 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Coles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Coles's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 40.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Coles usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Coles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Coles usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Robin Coles's chess games
All 99 games by Robin Coles in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Hongsen Chen | 2,464 | Rainer Radtke Mem | C60 |
| Oct 2024 | Tobias Koelle | 2,434 | Rainer Radtke Mem | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Khoi Pham | 2,351 | 25th Barcelona Sants Open | B52 |
| Jan 2026 | Simon Fule | 2,291 | SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | C88 |
| Jan 2026 | Cs2 Varga | 2,279 | SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,067 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Coles's chess games?
99 games by Robin Coles, from Aug 2018 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 Coles has played.
What does Robin Coles play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Robin Coles opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Coles answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Robin Coles play as White?
As White, Robin Coles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Coles play as Black?
As Black, Robin Coles most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Robin Coles's FIDE rating?
Robin Coles is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Robin Coles played?
Our database contains 99 games by Robin Coles, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Coles?
99 games by Robin Coles 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.