Prepare against Marc Richters
DEU · World #60,513 classical · FIDE ID 24612332
When preparing against Marc Richters, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 35.1% over 37 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Marc Richters, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Richters's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Richters 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 | 1,854 | 2,084 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,094 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,178 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 106 | 51 | 113 | 39.3% |
| As White | 134 | 48 | 26 | 60 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 58 | 25 | 53 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Richters's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Richters's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 73.9% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 14.9% | 17.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Richters usually continues c3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Richters usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Richters usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 17.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Richters usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richters usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Richters usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 89.6% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Marc Richters's chess games
All 270 games by Marc Richters in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 106 wins, 51 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 13/8/16 | 35.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/5/12 | 46.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,294 | ch-GER Net qual3 U25 | A43 |
| Jul 2011 | Bart-Piet Mulder | 2,260 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B14 |
| Jul 2010 | Manuel Guennigmann | 2,234 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2011 | Georg Rott | 2,223 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B07 |
| Dec 2012 | Lennart Ootes | 2,209 | 50th Groningen Open A | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 34 | 16 | 2,109 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,055 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,819 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,770 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,884 |
| 50th Groningen Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Richters's chess games?
270 games by Marc Richters, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Marc Richters has played.
What does Marc Richters play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Marc Richters opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Richters answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marc Richters play as White?
As White, Marc Richters's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Richters play as Black?
As Black, Marc Richters most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Marc Richters's FIDE rating?
Marc Richters is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Marc Richters played?
Our database contains 270 games by Marc Richters, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 51 draws, 113 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Richters?
270 games by Marc Richters 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.