Prepare against Robin Keyser
DEU · World #10,433 classical · FIDE ID 12986429
When preparing against Robin Keyser, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Robin Keyser, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robin Keyser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Keyser 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 | 2,164 | 2,229 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,199 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 96 | 80 | 71 | 38.9% |
| As White | 126 | 54 | 36 | 36 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 121 | 42 | 44 | 35 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Keyser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Keyser's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 78.6% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 13.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Keyser usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Keyser usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Keyser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Keyser usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Keyser usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Keyser usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 43.6% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 21.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 16.4% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Robin Keyser's chess games
All 247 games by Robin Keyser in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 96 wins, 80 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 20/7/12 | 51.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Wojciech Reza | 2,359 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | A13 |
| Mar 2021 | Daniel Malek | 2,348 | GER-chT Online Liga 1 GpD | A42 |
| Mar 2025 | Nathan Felipe Filgueiras | 2,325 | 13th Pilsen B IM | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,311 | 13th Pilsen B IM | D35 |
| Aug 2024 | John Heinrich | 2,257 | ch-GER 95th | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 12 | 9 | 1,340 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,873 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,099 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,669 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 13th Pilsen B IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Keyser's chess games?
247 games by Robin Keyser, from Aug 2014 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 Keyser has played.
What does Robin Keyser play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Robin Keyser opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Keyser answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Robin Keyser play as White?
As White, Robin Keyser's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Keyser play as Black?
As Black, Robin Keyser most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Robin Keyser's FIDE rating?
Robin Keyser is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Robin Keyser played?
Our database contains 247 games by Robin Keyser, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 80 draws, 71 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Keyser?
247 games by Robin Keyser 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.