Prepare against Frank Richmond
United Kingdom · World #50,573 classical · FIDE ID 343411100
When preparing against Frank Richmond, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Frank Richmond, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Richmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Richmond 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 | 1,891 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,873 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Richmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Richmond's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Richmond usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Richmond usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Richmond usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Frank Richmond's chess games
All 31 games by Frank Richmond in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Tr Cox | 2,028 | 4NCL Easter Congress | B06 |
| Apr 2025 | J Dilley | 2,005 | 4NCL Easter Congress | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Freddie Pick | 1,978 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C09 |
| Aug 2025 | Farid Gadzhiev | 1,978 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Sean Gordon | 1,963 | 4NCL Easter Congress | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,597 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,765 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
| 49th Blackpool Conference | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,692 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Richmond's chess games?
31 games by Frank Richmond, from Aug 2023 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 Frank Richmond has played.
What does Frank Richmond play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Frank Richmond opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Richmond answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Frank Richmond play as White?
As White, Frank Richmond's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Richmond play as Black?
As Black, Frank Richmond most often plays: Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Frank Richmond's FIDE rating?
Frank Richmond is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Frank Richmond played?
Our database contains 31 games by Frank Richmond, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Richmond?
31 games by Frank Richmond 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.