Prepare against Christian Richter
IM · DEU · World #3,030 classical · FIDE ID 4638654
Our database contains 528 games by Christian Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 2,337 | 2,453 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,359 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,498 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 528 | 168 | 218 | 142 | 31.8% |
| As White | 262 | 84 | 114 | 64 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 266 | 84 | 104 | 78 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Richter's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 212 | 81.2% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 17.2% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.0% | 34.6% |
Christian Richter's chess games
All 528 games by Christian Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 168 wins, 218 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 59 | 18/25/16 | 30.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 7/13/11 | 22.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 15 | 5/10/0 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E63 | English Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,674 | ch-GER Blitz | D38 |
| May 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,671 | ch-GER Blitz | C50 |
| Feb 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,576 | ch-GER Internet g/5' | E15 |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,542 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpD | C88 |
| May 2009 | Jan-Willem De Jong | 2,479 | chT-NED 0809 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 82 | 36.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-GER Internet g/5' | 2004 | 22 | 6 | 2,331 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2006 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,523 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,410 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpD | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,439 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,454 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Richter's chess games?
528 games by Christian Richter, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Richter has played.
What does Christian Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Christian Richter opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Richter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Christian Richter play as White?
As White, Christian Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Richter play as Black?
As Black, Christian Richter most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Scotch Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Christian Richter's FIDE rating?
Christian Richter is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Christian Richter played?
Our database contains 528 games by Christian Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 218 draws, 142 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Richter?
528 games by Christian 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.