Prepare against Robin Hirzel
CHE · World #63,337 classical · FIDE ID 1342320
Our database contains 40 games by Robin Hirzel, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robin Hirzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Hirzel 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 | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,032 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Hirzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Hirzel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hirzel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
Robin Hirzel's chess games
All 40 games by Robin Hirzel 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Matteo Materia | 1,881 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | C29 |
| Jul 2026 | Simon Zumbrunn | 1,802 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | C11 |
| Jul 2025 | Paul Luedi | 1,716 | 58th Biel ATO | C13 |
| Jul 2026 | Florian Krempke | 1,696 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Saidbek Kamildjanov | 1,659 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 1,800 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,812 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,442 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 13th Stein am Rhein Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Hirzel's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 40 of Robin Hirzel's games from Aug 2018 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Robin Hirzel has played.
What does Robin Hirzel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Robin Hirzel opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Hirzel answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games).
What openings does Robin Hirzel play as White?
As White, Robin Hirzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Hirzel play as Black?
As Black, Robin Hirzel most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Robin Hirzel's FIDE rating?
Robin Hirzel is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Robin Hirzel played?
Our database contains 40 games by Robin Hirzel, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Hirzel?
Open Robin Hirzel's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 40 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.