Prepare against Jan-Michael Richter
ZAF · World #101,809 classical · FIDE ID 14316854
Our database contains 40 games by Jan-Michael Richter, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Michael Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Michael 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 | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,704 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,699 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Michael Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Michael Richter's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Richter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jan-Michael Richter's chess games
All 40 games by Jan-Michael Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Bernard Koekemoer | 1,722 | Waterkloof Open | B14 |
| Jun 2015 | Rolf Plattner | 1,711 | ch-Frankfurt A | B30 |
| Jul 2017 | Mahlodi Joe Mahomole | 1,676 | South African Open | E98 |
| May 2015 | Michael Gude | 1,661 | ch-Frankfurt A | A80 |
| Jul 2017 | Wian Schutte | 1,621 | South African Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U16 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,359 |
| ch-RSA U14 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,307 |
| Waterkloof Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,646 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,788 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,634 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,712 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Michael Richter's chess games?
40 games by Jan-Michael Richter, from Apr 2015 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 Jan-Michael Richter has played.
What does Jan-Michael Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jan-Michael Richter opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Michael Richter answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan-Michael Richter play as White?
As White, Jan-Michael Richter's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Michael Richter play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Michael Richter most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan-Michael Richter's FIDE rating?
Jan-Michael Richter is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan-Michael Richter played?
Our database contains 40 games by Jan-Michael Richter, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Michael Richter?
40 games by Jan-Michael 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.