Prepare against John R Richardson
FM · United Kingdom · World #8,173 classical · FIDE ID 401617
When preparing against John R Richardson, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 793 games by John R Richardson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John R Richardson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John R Richardson 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 | 2,202 | 2,356 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,375 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,320 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 793 | 292 | 231 | 270 | 36.8% |
| As White | 410 | 165 | 116 | 129 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 383 | 127 | 115 | 141 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John R Richardson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John R Richardson's side.
First moves as White (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 318 | 77.6% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 43 | 10.5% | 74.4% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 7.6% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Richardson usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Richardson usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Richardson usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 74.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Richardson usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Richardson usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Richardson usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 117 | 70.1% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 12.6% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 15 | 9.0% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 7.8% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 88.4% | 41.2% |
| f5 | 9 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
John R Richardson's chess games
All 793 games by John R Richardson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 292 wins, 231 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 55 | 21/15/19 | 38.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 42 | 15/10/17 | 35.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 40 | 13/12/15 | 32.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 26 | 5/9/12 | 19.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,565 | 2nd Ubeda Open | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Christopher Ward | 2,490 | Copenhagen Sommerskak Open | D38 |
| Jan 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Jul 1997 | Jonny Hector | 2,470 | 19th Politiken Cup | B12 |
| Feb 2012 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,454 | chT-BCFa 1112 (4NCL) | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 14 | 2,120 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,271 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,431 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| British CF-69 Championship | 1982 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John R Richardson's chess games?
793 games by John R Richardson, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 John R Richardson has played.
What does John R Richardson play on the first move as White?
Across 410 games with White in our database, John R Richardson opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John R Richardson answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does John R Richardson play as White?
As White, John R Richardson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 410 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John R Richardson play as Black?
As Black, John R Richardson most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is John R Richardson's FIDE rating?
John R Richardson is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Apr 2006).
How many games has John R Richardson played?
Our database contains 793 games by John R Richardson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 231 draws, 270 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John R Richardson?
793 games by John R Richardson 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.