Prepare against Aaron Rich
CM · United Kingdom · World #21,695 classical · FIDE ID 499951
When preparing against Aaron Rich, expect 1.b3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 35.4% over 48 games.
Our database contains 451 games by Aaron Rich, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Rich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Rich 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 | 2,043 | 2,046 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 169 | 54 | 228 | 37.5% |
| As White | 226 | 92 | 22 | 112 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 225 | 77 | 32 | 116 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Rich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Rich's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 100 | 44.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 31.9% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 32 | 14.2% | 28.1% |
| g3 | 10 | 4.4% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 44% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Rich usually continues Bb2 (63.8% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rich usually continues Bb2 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rich usually continues Bb2 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rich usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rich usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rich usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 44.4% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 28 | 25.9% | 41.1% |
| e6 | 23 | 21.3% | 28.3% |
| b6 | 9 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 37.7% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 15.6% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 15.6% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.4% | 68.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 7.8% | 58.3% |
Aaron Rich's chess games
All 451 games by Aaron Rich in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 169 wins, 54 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 100 | 54/8/38 | 54.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 48 | 17/1/30 | 35.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 50 | 20/6/24 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| May 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tuesday | B07 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | B09 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,419 | Titled Tue | B09 |
| Apr 2026 | Shilong Li | 2,369 | Titled Tuesday | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 225 | 90.5 | 2,094 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 10 | 2,032 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8 | 2,062 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,144 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,049 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Rich's chess games?
451 games by Aaron Rich, from Feb 2023 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 Aaron Rich has played.
What does Aaron Rich play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Aaron Rich opens with 1.b3 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Rich answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Aaron Rich play as White?
As White, Aaron Rich's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (100 games, 54.0% win rate); Réti Opening (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Rich play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Rich most often plays: Pirc Defense (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Aaron Rich's FIDE rating?
Aaron Rich is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Aaron Rich played?
Our database contains 451 games by Aaron Rich, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 54 draws, 228 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Rich?
451 games by Aaron Rich 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.