Prepare against Juergen Richter
DEU · World #61,062 classical · FIDE ID 4624866
When preparing against Juergen Richter, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 179 games by Juergen Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen 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 | 1,852 | 2,073 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 50 | 83 | 46 | 27.9% |
| As White | 82 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 97 | 23 | 47 | 27 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Richter's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 50.0% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 24.4% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 18.3% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bg5 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Richter usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 54.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Juergen Richter's chess games
All 179 games by Juergen Richter 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: 50 wins, 83 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Joerg Patzer | 2,388 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | A03 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Szekeres | 2,195 | Gyongyos Open | B07 |
| Dec 2002 | Michael Schugal | 2,146 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | A25 |
| Feb 2013 | Natia Engels | 2,083 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | A85 |
| Jan 1996 | Gyorgy Rabovszky | 2,080 | Balatonbereny Open B | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| Balatonbereny Open B | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,822 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,438 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Richter's chess games?
179 games by Juergen Richter, 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 Juergen Richter has played.
What does Juergen Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Juergen Richter opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Richter answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Juergen Richter play as White?
As White, Juergen Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Richter play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Richter most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Juergen Richter's FIDE rating?
Juergen Richter is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Juergen Richter played?
Our database contains 179 games by Juergen Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 83 draws, 46 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Richter?
179 games by Juergen 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.