Prepare against Jean-Paul Ricter
France · World #28,713 classical · FIDE ID 607207
Our database contains 156 games by Jean-Paul Ricter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Paul Ricter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Paul Ricter 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 | 1,993 | 2,180 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 52 | 43 | 61 | 33.3% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 17 | 39 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Paul Ricter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Paul Ricter's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 31 | 42.5% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ricter usually continues d4 (95.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ricter usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ricter usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ricter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Ricter usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ricter usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 44.4% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 26.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.1% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Jean-Paul Ricter's chess games
All 156 games by Jean-Paul Ricter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Louis Roos | 2,379 | Selestat Open | B00 |
| Jan 1994 | Laurent Aubert | 2,285 | chT-FRA | D12 |
| Mar 2007 | Bernd Schmider | 2,217 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | A34 |
| Jan 2015 | Roland Weill | 2,155 | ch-FRA Seniors | A04 |
| Aug 2018 | Patrick Vial | 2,139 | ch-FRA Seniors | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2022 | 38 | 25.5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-FRA | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,053 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| chT2-FRA East 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Paul Ricter's chess games?
156 games by Jean-Paul Ricter, from Apr 2003 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 Ricter has played.
What does Jean-Paul Ricter play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jean-Paul Ricter opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Paul Ricter answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jean-Paul Ricter play as White?
As White, Jean-Paul Ricter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Paul Ricter play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Paul Ricter most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Jean-Paul Ricter's FIDE rating?
Jean-Paul Ricter is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jean-Paul Ricter played?
Our database contains 156 games by Jean-Paul Ricter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Paul Ricter?
156 games by Jean-Paul Ricter 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.