Prepare against Robin Swinkels
GM · NLD · World #798 classical · FIDE ID 1010824
When preparing against Robin Swinkels, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,084 games by Robin Swinkels, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robin Swinkels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Swinkels 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 | 2,473 | 2,536 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,512 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,084 | 433 | 395 | 256 | 39.9% |
| As White | 555 | 246 | 200 | 109 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 529 | 187 | 195 | 147 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Swinkels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Swinkels's side.
First moves as White (555 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 55.0% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 196 | 35.3% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 42 | 7.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Swinkels usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 134 | 49.8% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 118 | 43.9% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 66.9% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 50 | 31.3% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Robin Swinkels's chess games
All 1,084 games by Robin Swinkels in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 433 wins, 395 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 73 | 28/36/9 | 38.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/17/10 | 42.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 18/11/6 | 51.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 58 | 22/18/18 | 37.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 39 | 12/18/9 | 30.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 6/9/19 | 17.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 2/12/9 | 8.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,680 | 28th EU-Cup | E08 |
| Sep 2009 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,670 | ch-NED 64+ | E09 |
| Jun 2012 | Maxim Turov | 2,667 | Helmond Legibus Open | E62 |
| Jun 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,645 | ch-NED | C68 |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Smeets | 2,620 | ch-NED | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2003 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,186 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 36 | 23 | 2,432 |
| ch-NED | 2022 | 24 | 9 | 2,486 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 2,586 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-POR | 2012 | 14 | 10 | 2,472 |
| 75th Tata Steel C | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,596 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dimitri Reinderman (13 games) · Twan Burg (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Swinkels's chess games?
1,084 games by Robin Swinkels, from Apr 2003 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 Swinkels has played.
What does Robin Swinkels play on the first move as White?
Across 555 games with White in our database, Robin Swinkels opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Swinkels answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Robin Swinkels play as White?
As White, Robin Swinkels's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (73 games, 38.4% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 555 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Swinkels play as Black?
As Black, Robin Swinkels most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 37.9% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 529 games.
What is Robin Swinkels's FIDE rating?
Robin Swinkels is currently rated 2,473 in classical chess and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,536 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Robin Swinkels played?
Our database contains 1,084 games by Robin Swinkels, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 433 wins, 395 draws, 256 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Swinkels?
1,084 games by Robin Swinkels 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.