Prepare against Stephen Robinson
United Kingdom · World #51,002 classical · FIDE ID 2404184
When preparing against Stephen Robinson, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Stephen Robinson, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephen Robinson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen Robinson 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 | 1,889 | 1,906 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,892 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 12 | 52 | 31.9% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen Robinson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen Robinson's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 73.3% | 53.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Robinson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Robinson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Stephen Robinson's chess games
All 94 games by Stephen Robinson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Hamish Olson | 2,092 | Dundee & Angus Open | D01 |
| Feb 2016 | Peter J Romilly | 2,081 | Perth Open | C02 |
| Nov 2015 | Mark E Page | 2,047 | Oban Open | C01 |
| Jul 2014 | Daniel Abrahams | 2,027 | ch-Commonwealth | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | George D Pyrich | 2,007 | 119th ch-SCO | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,864 |
| Ayr Open | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,815 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 120th ch-SCO | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,724 |
| 1st Livingston Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,629 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,601 |
| Perth Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen Robinson's chess games?
94 games by Stephen Robinson, from Aug 2012 to Jul 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 Stephen Robinson has played.
What does Stephen Robinson play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Stephen Robinson opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen Robinson answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephen Robinson play as White?
As White, Stephen Robinson's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen Robinson play as Black?
As Black, Stephen Robinson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Stephen Robinson's FIDE rating?
Stephen Robinson is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Stephen Robinson played?
Our database contains 94 games by Stephen Robinson, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen Robinson?
94 games by Stephen Robinson 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.