Prepare against Alexander Richter
DEU · World #68,777 classical · FIDE ID 34636099
When preparing against Alexander Richter, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 57 games by Alexander Richter, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Richter 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 | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 43.9% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Richter's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Alexander Richter's chess games
All 57 games by Alexander Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2026 - 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Daniel Henschen | 1,679 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | D02 |
| Nov 2005 | Helmut Koelking | 1,450 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0506 | D40 |
| Nov 2008 | Stephan Bloemker | 1,384 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0809 | A40 |
| Feb 2007 | Andreas Schmalbrock | 1,166 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0607 | D06 |
| Oct 2006 | David Bakker | 1,117 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0607 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 1 | 1,347 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,573 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,576 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,570 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 5 | 1,636 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 1,661 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Richter's chess games?
57 games by Alexander Richter, from Mar 2026 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 Richter has played.
What does Alexander Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alexander Richter opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Richter answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Alexander Richter play as White?
As White, Alexander Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Richter play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Richter most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alexander Richter's FIDE rating?
Alexander Richter is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Richter played?
Our database contains 57 games by Alexander Richter, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Richter?
57 games by Alexander Richter 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.