Overview
RobinKjaer is an energetic online chess player and Blitz specialist whose career exploded with activity from 2017 onward. With over 62,000 recorded games across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Daily, Robin combines relentless opening preparation with a nose for complications — and a fondness for time scrambles.
- Username: RobinKjaer
- Preferred time control: Blitz — the battlefield where Robin feels most at home (Blitz)
- Total games analyzed: ~62,776; total wins: ~36,230 (overall win rate ≈ 57.7%)
- Active and prolific since 2017, with particularly large Bullet & Blitz volume
- Peak moments: 2237 (2023-06-07) and many explosive monthly surges
Playing Style
Robin plays dynamic, tactical chess that often pushes for long, decisive battles rather than quick draws. Expect early skirmishes, creative opening choices, and stubborn endgames.
- White win rate: 59.37% — Robin likes to seize the initiative as White.
- Black win rate: 56.06% — comfortable fighting on both sides of the board.
- Endgame frequency: high (76.3%) — many games go the distance; average decisive game length ~76–80 moves in recent years.
- Average moves per win: ~71.6; per loss: ~75.5 — long, fought games are the norm.
- Average first capture move: ~6 — prefers to develop before opening the position early.
- Tactical resilience: Comeback rate 86.25% — don’t count Robin out after a slip.
Opening Preferences & Strengths
Robin favors sharp, unbalanced openings that create immediate practical chances — both as White and Black. A recurring theme is tricky sidelines and surprise gambits that flourish in fast time controls.
- Frequently played openings (Blitz & Bullet highlights):
- Amar Gambit — a go-to for chaos and results (Amar Gambit)
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — a Blitz favorite for catching opponents off-guard (Blackburne Shilling Gambit)
- Caro-Kann & Scandinavian — reliable, solid choices with counterplay (Caro-Kann Defense, Scandinavian Defense)
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — sneaky and effective in practical play (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
- Top Blitz opening stats: Barnes Defense (win rate ~65.97% in Blitz samples), Blackburne Shilling (~60.19%), Caro-Kann (~58.9%)
- Often uses surprise lines and gambits to push opponents out of their preparation early.
Notable Records & Streaks
- Longest winning streak: 133 games — yes, really. Lots of coffee and very good form.
- Longest losing streak: 14 games — even the best get a rough patch.
- Most-played opponent: nederlaget1 (4,739 games) — a borderline rivalry that defines “local hero” status online.
- Other frequent rivals: chess4lifeus and many recurring usernames that fuel the training grind.
Recent Form & Highlights
Robin’s Blitz rating history shows steady climbs and several sharp peaks — a timeline that favors fast time controls and intense monthly activity. For a quick visual of that journey, check the rating chart below.
Interactive chart (Blitz rating trend):
A sample attacking miniature in Robin’s style (playable PGN):
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Robin loves chaotic openings — if it smells like a gambit, it’s probably in the repertoire.
- Best hour to play: late afternoon/evening (several hourly win-rate peaks around 14:00–17:00 and 21:00 local time).
- Nickname suggestion for fans: “The Blitz Mechanic” — repairs time trouble and leaves opponents flagged.
- Want to study Robin’s frequent opponents? Check out nederlaget1 or chess4lifeus for recurring matchups.
How to Follow or Learn from RobinKjaer
Study long, tactical endgames and practical surprise openings to mimic Robin’s strengths. Focus on:
- Opening traps and low-prep surprise lines (Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Amar Gambit)
- Practical time management in blitz — many wins come from flagging or superior blitz technique
- Endgame stamina — a high endgame frequency means many points are won in long games