Prepare against Leo Richard
Canada · World #64,824 classical · FIDE ID 2624770
When preparing against Leo Richard, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 53 games by Leo Richard, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Richard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo 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 | 1,839 | 1,857 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 12 | 25 | 30.2% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Richard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Richard's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 32.1% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Richard usually continues Ne2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Richard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Richard usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Richard usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Richard usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Leo Richard's chess games
All 53 games by Leo Richard in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Vahagn Voskanyan | 2,214 | Montreal Noel Open | A12 |
| Dec 2018 | Ananda Saha | 2,035 | Montreal Noel Open | A03 |
| Jun 2018 | Jonathan Couture | 1,928 | Laval Open | C52 |
| Jul 2019 | Stephane Jacquet | 1,915 | Quebec Open | D27 |
| Sep 2018 | Alexander RZ Chang | 1,911 | Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche S9 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Noel Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Laval Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| Montreal Young Stars 2 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,767 |
| Montreal Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,019 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,554 |
| Le Blanc et Noir Open A | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,961 |
| Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche S9 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Richard's chess games?
53 games by Leo Richard, from Sep 2017 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 Leo Richard has played.
What does Leo Richard play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Leo Richard opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Richard answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Leo Richard play as White?
As White, Leo Richard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Richard play as Black?
As Black, Leo Richard most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Leo Richard's FIDE rating?
Leo Richard is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Leo Richard played?
Our database contains 53 games by Leo Richard, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Richard?
53 games by Leo 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.