Prepare against Pavel Richter
Czechia · World #76,392 classical · FIDE ID 353159
When preparing against Pavel Richter, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (38%).
Our database contains 57 games by Pavel Richter, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel 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 | 1,801 | 1,812 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 24 | 16 | 29.8% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 22.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 111 rated games against 87 different opponents, across 70 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 111 | 30 | 41 | 40 | 27.0% | 1,750 | 1,684 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 51 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 11.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,687 | 1,821 |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1,705 | 1,934 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,742 | 1,642 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1,713 | 1,446 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1,659 | 1,526 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,639 | 1,559 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,783 | 1,650 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1,767 | 1,767 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,804 | 1,737 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,670 | 1,737 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1,794 | 1,616 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,836 | 1,702 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1,888 | 1,688 |
| 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,745 | 1,812 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,703 | 1,503 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Richter's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Richter usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Richter usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
Pavel Richter's chess games
All 57 games by Pavel Richter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Floris van Assendelft | 2,104 | Oberliga NRW 0405 | B16 |
| Jan 2000 | Thomas Walter | 2,038 | Dresden Vdes Open | B23 |
| Apr 2004 | Heinz Strater | 1,926 | ch-Niederrhein | E65 |
| Apr 2004 | Xiao-You Liu | 1,892 | ch-Niederrhein | E61 |
| Apr 1995 | Joerg Mursaniow | 1,859 | ch-Niederrhein | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2004 | 17 | 7 | 1,862 |
| NR-ch | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Bahn | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,327 |
| Dresden Vdes Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,890 |
| chT-Bahn | 1993 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| Duisburg ch-SBDU | 2007 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,684 |
| Oberliga NRW 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Richter's chess games?
57 games by Pavel Richter, from May 2013 to Oct 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 Pavel Richter has played.
What does Pavel Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavel Richter opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Richter answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Pavel Richter play as White?
As White, Pavel Richter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Richter play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Richter most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pavel Richter's FIDE rating?
Pavel Richter is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pavel Richter played?
Our database contains 57 games by Pavel Richter, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Richter?
57 games by Pavel 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.