Prepare against Liam Richmond
United Kingdom · World #374,830 classical · FIDE ID 2403544
When preparing against Liam Richmond, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Liam Richmond, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liam Richmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Richmond 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 | 1,598 | 1,600 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Richmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Richmond's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Richmond usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Richmond usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Richmond usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Richmond usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Liam Richmond's chess games
All 35 games by Liam Richmond in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Giulio Simeone | 1,937 | ch-EU U10 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,423 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,553 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U10 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Scotland Primary | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
| Dundee & Angus Major Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Richmond's chess games?
35 games by Liam Richmond, from Sep 2014 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 Liam Richmond has played.
What does Liam Richmond play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Liam Richmond opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Richmond answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Liam Richmond play as White?
As White, Liam Richmond's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Richmond play as Black?
As Black, Liam Richmond most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Liam Richmond's FIDE rating?
Liam Richmond is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,600 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Liam Richmond played?
Our database contains 35 games by Liam Richmond, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Richmond?
35 games by Liam Richmond 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.