Prepare against Maik Richter
DEU · World #12,935 classical · FIDE ID 4657667
Our database contains 136 games by Maik Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maik Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maik 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 | 2,129 | 2,265 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,136 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,250 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 43 | 49 | 44 | 31.6% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maik Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maik Richter's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 82.4% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.3% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Richter usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 62.5% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Maik Richter's chess games
All 136 games by Maik 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: 43 wins, 49 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,265 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Jan-Peter Schmidt | 2,238 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | B07 |
| Mar 2016 | Florian Kugler | 2,233 | Oberliga Nord N 1516 | A80 |
| Nov 2015 | Michael Ehrke | 2,218 | Oberliga Nord N 1516 | A80 |
| Mar 2009 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,211 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,220 |
| Regionalliga SO 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maik Richter's chess games?
136 games by Maik 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 Maik Richter has played.
What does Maik Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Maik Richter opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maik Richter answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maik Richter play as White?
As White, Maik Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maik Richter play as Black?
As Black, Maik Richter most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Maik Richter's FIDE rating?
Maik Richter is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Maik Richter played?
Our database contains 136 games by Maik Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 49 draws, 44 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maik Richter?
136 games by Maik 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.