Prepare against Alexander Richards
United Kingdom · World #54,873 classical · FIDE ID 462500
Our database contains 39 games by Alexander Richards, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Richards's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Richards 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 | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,688 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,769 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 48.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Richards's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Richards's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 64.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Richards usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Richards usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Richards usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Richards usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Richards usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Richards's chess games
All 39 games by Alexander Richards in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Kah Meng Elgin Lee | 2,036 | V Mindsports Int Open | A10 |
| Aug 2019 | Pablo 2009 Martinez Soriano | 1,724 | Gibraltar U12 Open | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Nassim Bekkari | 1,665 | Gibraltar U12 Open | B56 |
| Aug 2019 | Ismail Longia-Zaidi | 1,332 | 106th ch-GBR U11 | D12 |
| Aug 2019 | Julen Ibanez Macias | 1,308 | Gibraltar U12 Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U11 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 235 |
| Gibraltar U12 Open | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 341 |
| 106th ch-GBR U11 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 913 |
| Midland-ch U11 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 262 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,822 |
| 104th ch-GBR Yates Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | -155 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Richards's chess games?
39 games by Alexander Richards, from Jul 2018 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 Alexander Richards has played.
What does Alexander Richards play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexander Richards opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Richards answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Richards play as White?
As White, Alexander Richards's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Richards play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Richards most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alexander Richards's FIDE rating?
Alexander Richards is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Richards played?
Our database contains 39 games by Alexander Richards, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Richards?
39 games by Alexander Richards 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.