Prepare against Maxime Richard
France · World #110,468 classical · FIDE ID 20643411
When preparing against Maxime Richard, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Maxime Richard, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxime Richard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxime Richard 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 | 1,700 | 1,705 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,753 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,699 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 32 | 3 | 41 | 42.1% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxime Richard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxime Richard's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 86.8% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.1% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Richard usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Richard usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Richard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Richard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Richard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Maxime Richard's chess games
All 76 games by Maxime Richard in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 32 wins, 3 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Mathilde Kuhn | 1,852 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | E24 |
| Mar 2021 | Eric Gaudin | 1,821 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B01 |
| May 2020 | Thierry Frey | 1,792 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E87 |
| Mar 2021 | Richard Slotala | 1,728 | Cappelle Online Rapid Open | E73 |
| Jan 2021 | Jean-Michel Delfosse | 1,727 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 21 | 9 | 1,742 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,564 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,678 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,755 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,784 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxime Richard's chess games?
76 games by Maxime Richard, from Mar 2013 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 Maxime Richard has played.
What does Maxime Richard play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Maxime Richard opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxime Richard answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maxime Richard play as White?
As White, Maxime Richard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxime Richard play as Black?
As Black, Maxime Richard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Maxime Richard's FIDE rating?
Maxime Richard is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Maxime Richard played?
Our database contains 76 games by Maxime Richard, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 3 draws, 41 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxime Richard?
76 games by Maxime Richard 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.