Prepare against Robyn Julian Klaasen
ZAF · World #64,722 classical · FIDE ID 14305020
When preparing against Robyn Julian Klaasen, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 43 games by Robyn Julian Klaasen, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robyn Julian Klaasen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robyn Julian Klaasen 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 | 1,839 | 1,839 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robyn Julian Klaasen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robyn Julian Klaasen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Klaasen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Klaasen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Klaasen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Klaasen usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Robyn Julian Klaasen's chess games
All 43 games by Robyn Julian Klaasen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Esmat Susanne Guindy | 2,015 | Olympiad Women-45 | D11 |
| Sep 2024 | Ana Ines Teixeira Da Silva | 1,925 | Olympiad Women-45 | E01 |
| Mar 2024 | Chloe Badenhorst | 1,917 | ch-RSA w | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Xikombi Baloyi | 1,890 | South African Open | E60 |
| Feb 2026 | Sizakele Masango | 1,885 | SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 1,911 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,602 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robyn Julian Klaasen's chess games?
43 games by Robyn Julian Klaasen, from Jan 2010 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 Robyn Julian Klaasen has played.
What does Robyn Julian Klaasen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Robyn Julian Klaasen opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robyn Julian Klaasen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Robyn Julian Klaasen play as White?
As White, Robyn Julian Klaasen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robyn Julian Klaasen play as Black?
As Black, Robyn Julian Klaasen most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Robyn Julian Klaasen's FIDE rating?
Robyn Julian Klaasen is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Robyn Julian Klaasen played?
Our database contains 43 games by Robyn Julian Klaasen, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robyn Julian Klaasen?
43 games by Robyn Julian Klaasen 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.