Prepare against Michael Richter
GM · DEU · World #1,995 classical · FIDE ID 4618920
Our database contains 662 games by Michael Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 2,384 | 2,517 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,517 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,517 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 275 | 205 | 181 | 41.5% |
| As White | 327 | 148 | 96 | 83 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 335 | 127 | 109 | 98 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Richter's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 307 | 93.9% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 53.7% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 56 | 34.1% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 64.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 18.6% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.5% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Richter's chess games
All 662 games by Michael Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 275 wins, 205 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 23/12/19 | 42.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 41 | 20/13/8 | 48.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 31 | 16/7/8 | 51.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 32 | 12/9/11 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/4/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,645 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A84 |
| Oct 2015 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,620 | 9th Wch Blitz | D35 |
| Oct 2008 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,608 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | E14 |
| Aug 2010 | Nidjat Mamedov | 2,604 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | E92 |
| Oct 2015 | Michael Roiz | 2,600 | 9th Wch Blitz | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 35 | 22 | 2,382 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,472 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 21 | 17 | 2,442 |
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 19 | 2.5 | 2,303 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,478 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,323 |
| Bundesliga 2011-12 | 2012 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,490 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 2 | 2,307 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitrij Kollars (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Richter's chess games?
662 games by Michael Richter, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Richter has played.
What does Michael Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Michael Richter opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Richter answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael Richter play as White?
As White, Michael Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Richter play as Black?
As Black, Michael Richter most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Michael Richter's FIDE rating?
Michael Richter is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Michael Richter played?
Our database contains 662 games by Michael Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 205 draws, 181 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Richter?
662 games by Michael 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.