Prepare against Robin Duson
WIM · NLD · World #9,104 classical · FIDE ID 1055038
When preparing against Robin Duson, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Robin Duson, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,184 | 2,200 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,177 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,147 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 94 | 67 | 102 | 35.7% |
| As White | 131 | 54 | 33 | 44 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 132 | 40 | 34 | 58 | 30.3% |
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 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 67.9% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 42 | 32.1% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Duson usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% 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 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 51.9% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 39 | 48.1% | 48.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Robin Duson's chess games
All 263 games by Robin Duson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 94 wins, 67 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,344 | Eindhoven Dutch w Top 10 Open | E35 |
| Dec 2022 | Eline Roebers | 2,343 | ch-NED w | B48 |
| Jul 2025 | Themistoklis Kalogridis | 2,328 | 18th Paleochora Open | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,321 | Eindhoven Dutch w Top 10 Open | B44 |
| Jan 2024 | Jonas Eilenberg | 2,318 | 51st Rilton Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-NED U13 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 12 | – |
| ch-NED w | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,218 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Eindhoven Dutch w Top 10 Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,283 |
| ch-EU Online U18 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Duson's chess games?
263 games by Robin Duson, from Aug 2016 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 Duson has played.
What does Robin Duson play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Robin Duson opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Duson answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% 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 (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 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 (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Robin Duson's FIDE rating?
Robin Duson is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Robin Duson played?
Our database contains 263 games by Robin Duson, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 67 draws, 102 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Duson?
263 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.