Prepare against Henri Rychener
CHE · World #26,105 classical · FIDE ID 1306642
Our database contains 88 games by Henri Rychener, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri Rychener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Rychener 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 | 2,010 | 2,077 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,084 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,077 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 39 | 10 | 39 | 44.3% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 7 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Rychener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Rychener's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Rychener usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rychener usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Rychener usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Henri Rychener's chess games
All 88 games by Henri Rychener in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 39 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Antonio Dcunha Viani | 2,397 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C58 |
| Sep 2007 | Arne-Birger Lund | 2,077 | ch-EU Union SCIPT 15th | B22 |
| Jan 2022 | Tony Delabre | 2,042 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C42 |
| Sep 2007 | Jose Carlos Capela Marques | 1,961 | ch-EU Union SCIPT 15th | C50 |
| Nov 2020 | Sebastien David | 1,883 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,932 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,005 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,825 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,008 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-EU Union SCIPT 15th | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,118 |
| Kiekrz Open | 1995 | 4 | 1 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Rychener's chess games?
88 games by Henri Rychener, from Jan 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 Henri Rychener has played.
What does Henri Rychener play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Henri Rychener opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Rychener answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Henri Rychener play as White?
As White, Henri Rychener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Rychener play as Black?
As Black, Henri Rychener most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Henri Rychener's FIDE rating?
Henri Rychener is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Henri Rychener played?
Our database contains 88 games by Henri Rychener, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Rychener?
88 games by Henri Rychener 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.