Prepare against Jean-Paul Richard
CHE · World #92,560 classical · FIDE ID 1314300
When preparing against Jean-Paul Richard, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jean-Paul Richard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Richard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul 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 | 1,751 | 1,859 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 15.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Richard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Richard's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Richard usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Jean-Paul Richard's chess games
All 32 games by Jean-Paul Richard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 5 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Armin Wipf | 1,643 | 57th Biel ATO | B31 |
| Jul 2024 | Sunwoong Moon | 1,631 | 57th Biel ATO | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Mario Materia | 1,590 | 57th Biel ATO | C47 |
| Jul 2024 | Juneho Choi | 1,497 | 57th Biel ATO | B22 |
| Dec 2017 | Abdullah Salim | 1,430 | 9th Penang Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,699 |
| 9th Penang Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,437 |
| Lausanne Open | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 1,752 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,332 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| Crans Montana Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Bern Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 2,010 |
| Neuchatel Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Richard's chess games?
32 games by Jean-Paul Richard, from Jul 2006 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 Jean-Paul Richard has played.
What does Jean-Paul Richard play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Richard opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Richard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Richard play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Richard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Richard play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Richard most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jean-Paul Richard's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Richard is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jean-Paul Richard played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jean-Paul Richard, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Richard?
32 games by Jean-Paul 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.