Prepare against Robin Duson

WIM · NLD · World #9,819 classical · FIDE ID 1055038

When preparing against Robin Duson, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.

Our database contains 270 games by Robin Duson, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robin Duson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Duson 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Duson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Duson's side.

First moves as White (134 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
  • …d5 (35% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
  • …e6 (10% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
• 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 59.5% score
  • …e5 (33% of these games) — Duson usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
  • …c5 (33% of these games) — Duson usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Duson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)

Robin Duson's chess games

All 270 games by Robin Duson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Sep 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: 98 wins, 67 draws, 105 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Robin Duson's chess games?

270 games by Robin Duson, from Aug 2016 to Sep 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 Duson has played.

What does Robin Duson play on the first move as White?

Across 134 games with White in our database, Robin Duson opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Duson answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Robin Duson play as White?

As White, Robin Duson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Robin Duson play as Black?

As Black, Robin Duson most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.

What is Robin Duson's FIDE rating?

Robin Duson is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Aug 2025).

How many games has Robin Duson played?

Our database contains 270 games by Robin Duson, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 67 draws, 105 losses (36.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Robin Duson?

270 games by Robin Duson 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.

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