Prepare against Emma Richard
WFM · France · World #13,631 classical · FIDE ID 657590
When preparing against Emma Richard, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 478 games by Emma Richard, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emma Richard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emma Richard 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 | 2,120 | 2,192 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,107 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,119 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 207 | 87 | 184 | 43.3% |
| As White | 235 | 103 | 45 | 87 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 243 | 104 | 42 | 97 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emma Richard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emma Richard's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 78.7% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 43 | 18.3% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (38.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Richard usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 54.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 92.2% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 88.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Emma Richard's chess games
All 478 games by Emma Richard in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 207 wins, 87 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 57 | 29/11/17 | 50.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Cyril Marzolo | 2,487 | 34th Val Thorens Open | B43 |
| Jul 2010 | Jean-Baptiste Mullon | 2,442 | 10th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | B42 |
| Feb 2019 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,427 | Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | B51 |
| Feb 2019 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,423 | 17th Nancy Meurthe Rapid | B32 |
| Nov 2017 | Shiyam Thavandiran | 2,389 | Dallas Fall Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2025 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w | 2014 | 24 | 17 | 2,177 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpB | 2023 | 23 | 13 | 2,025 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 2,091 |
| ch-FRA U18 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 16 | 2,208 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2007 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emma Richard's chess games?
478 games by Emma Richard, from Jan 2006 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 Emma Richard has played.
What does Emma Richard play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Emma Richard opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emma Richard answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Emma Richard play as White?
As White, Emma Richard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emma Richard play as Black?
As Black, Emma Richard most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Emma Richard's FIDE rating?
Emma Richard is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Emma Richard played?
Our database contains 478 games by Emma Richard, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 87 draws, 184 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emma Richard?
478 games by Emma Richard 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.