Prepare against Dustin Richter
DEU · World #14,557 classical · FIDE ID 4649001
Our database contains 188 games by Dustin Richter, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dustin Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dustin 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 | 2,110 | 2,190 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,217 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 58 | 61 | 69 | 30.9% |
| As White | 88 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dustin Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dustin Richter's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 51.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 31.8% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 71.7% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Dustin Richter's chess games
All 188 games by Dustin Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 58 wins, 61 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Ahmad Siar Wahedi | 2,294 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A04 |
| Nov 2022 | Norman Schuetze | 2,287 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | C41 |
| Nov 2015 | Gunter Sandner | 2,268 | Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | E10 |
| Apr 2022 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,262 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | A35 |
| Nov 2010 | Eckehard Poenisch | 2,251 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 28 | 13 | 1,794 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,245 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,295 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dustin Richter's chess games?
188 games by Dustin Richter, from Apr 2008 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 Dustin Richter has played.
What does Dustin Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Dustin Richter opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dustin Richter answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dustin Richter play as White?
As White, Dustin Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dustin Richter play as Black?
As Black, Dustin Richter most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Dustin Richter's FIDE rating?
Dustin Richter is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Dustin Richter played?
Our database contains 188 games by Dustin Richter, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 61 draws, 69 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dustin Richter?
188 games by Dustin 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.