Prepare against Martin Richter
Czechia · World #33,085 classical · FIDE ID 342858
Our database contains 144 games by Martin Richter, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,968 | 2,054 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 2,006 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,960 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 34.7% |
| As White | 63 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Richter's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 93.7% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Richter usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 73.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Martin Richter's chess games
All 144 games by Martin Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 50 wins, 46 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Jiri Kaderabek | 2,234 | Klatovy Open A | C18 |
| Mar 2011 | Miroslav Masek | 2,191 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | C11 |
| Jul 2013 | Ivan Markovic | 2,174 | Klatovy Open A | B23 |
| Dec 2014 | Vaclav Ksana | 2,107 | chT2B-CZE 1415 | C06 |
| Dec 2010 | Milos Vrkota | 2,079 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,899 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,039 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Richter's chess games?
144 games by Martin Richter, from Sep 2010 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 Martin Richter has played.
What does Martin Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Martin Richter opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Richter answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Richter play as White?
As White, Martin Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Richter play as Black?
As Black, Martin Richter most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Martin Richter's FIDE rating?
Martin Richter is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Martin Richter played?
Our database contains 144 games by Martin Richter, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 46 draws, 48 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Richter?
144 games by Martin 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.