Prepare against Philipp Richter
DEU · World #9,677 classical · FIDE ID 16219929
Our database contains 102 games by Philipp Richter, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp 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 | 2,175 | 2,254 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,203 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 17 | 46 | 38.2% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 11 | 25 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Richter's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Philipp Richter's chess games
All 102 games by Philipp Richter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen | 2,361 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | C05 |
| Aug 2021 | Daniel Malek | 2,348 | 5th Innsbruck Open | C07 |
| Mar 2020 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,334 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Mike Stolz | 2,305 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | E73 |
| Aug 2020 | Helmut Froeyman | 2,281 | 7th Prague Summer Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,265 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| 44th Zuerich Christmas Open | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Richter's chess games?
102 games by Philipp Richter, from May 2016 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 Philipp Richter has played.
What does Philipp Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Philipp Richter opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Richter answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Philipp Richter play as White?
As White, Philipp Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Richter play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Richter most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Philipp Richter's FIDE rating?
Philipp Richter is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Philipp Richter played?
Our database contains 102 games by Philipp Richter, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 46 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Richter?
102 games by Philipp 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.