Prepare against Yoann Robert
CM · France · World #5,685 classical · FIDE ID 36018805
When preparing against Yoann Robert, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 39.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Yoann Robert, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yoann Robert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yoann Robert 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 | 2,256 | 2,285 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 75 | 24 | 113 | 35.4% |
| As White | 114 | 36 | 16 | 62 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 8 | 51 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yoann Robert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yoann Robert's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 39.5% | 45.6% |
| b3 | 33 | 28.9% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 21.1% | 14.6% |
| f4 | 10 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Robert usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Robert usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Robert usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 29% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Robert usually continues Bb2 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Robert usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Robert usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 73.1% | 38.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 79.2% | 65.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Yoann Robert's chess games
All 212 games by Yoann Robert in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 75 wins, 24 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 13/4/16 | 39.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,622 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jun 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,536 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Jan 2026 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,494 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| Jun 2025 | Alfonso Llorente Zaro | 2,433 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 121 | 52.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,867 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-FRA U18/14 Online | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,198 |
| chT-FRA U20 Top | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,734 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| 9th Cappelle Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yoann Robert's chess games?
212 games by Yoann Robert, from Mar 2014 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 Yoann Robert has played.
What does Yoann Robert play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Yoann Robert opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yoann Robert answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Yoann Robert play as White?
As White, Yoann Robert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Bird's opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yoann Robert play as Black?
As Black, Yoann Robert most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Yoann Robert's FIDE rating?
Yoann Robert is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (May 2026).
How many games has Yoann Robert played?
Our database contains 212 games by Yoann Robert, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 24 draws, 113 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yoann Robert?
212 games by Yoann Robert 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.