Prepare against Leonard Richter
DEU · World #6,281 classical · FIDE ID 12900290
Our database contains 425 games by Leonard Richter, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonard Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonard 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 | 2,240 | 2,322 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,330 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,238 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 188 | 118 | 119 | 44.2% |
| As White | 205 | 94 | 59 | 52 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 220 | 94 | 59 | 67 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonard Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonard Richter's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 91.7% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Richter usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Richter usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 61.9% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 39 | 31.0% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.6% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 90.1% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Leonard Richter's chess games
All 425 games by Leonard Richter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 188 wins, 118 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jiri Stocek | 2,555 | BL2-Ost 2223 | B33 |
| Feb 2015 | Christian Schramm | 2,400 | BL2-Ost 1415 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Keyvan Farokhi | 2,389 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | B96 |
| Feb 2015 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,388 | BL2-Ost 1415 | C49 |
| Apr 2018 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,373 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 40 | 21 | 2,177 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2010 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 22 | 14 | 1,375 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Sachsen U14 | 2012 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2014 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonard Richter's chess games?
425 games by Leonard Richter, from May 2010 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 Leonard Richter has played.
What does Leonard Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Leonard Richter opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonard Richter answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonard Richter play as White?
As White, Leonard Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonard Richter play as Black?
As Black, Leonard Richter most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Leonard Richter's FIDE rating?
Leonard Richter is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Leonard Richter played?
Our database contains 425 games by Leonard Richter, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 118 draws, 119 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonard Richter?
425 games by Leonard 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.