Prepare against Richard Kolman
Slovakia · World #37,695 classical · FIDE ID 14904993
Our database contains 284 games by Richard Kolman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Kolman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Kolman 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 | 1,946 | 2,139 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,016 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,067 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 102 | 84 | 98 | 35.9% |
| As White | 142 | 60 | 37 | 45 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 142 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Kolman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Kolman's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 90.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 9.2% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kolman usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kolman usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kolman usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Kolman usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Kolman usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kolman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 49.4% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 34 | 44.2% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 56.4% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Richard Kolman's chess games
All 284 games by Richard Kolman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 84 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 27 | 17/0/10 | 63.0% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Juraj Lenhart | 2,250 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A80 |
| Jan 1994 | Nikola Moskalj | 2,240 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A48 |
| Oct 2005 | Karol Petrik | 2,230 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozef Belan | 2,215 | chT2-SVK 9596 | B07 |
| Oct 2018 | Igor Lintner | 2,192 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 43 | 23 | 2,123 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,863 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,421 |
| chT2A-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,051 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,022 |
| ch-Bratislava Centenary | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,100 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Kolman's chess games?
284 games by Richard Kolman, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Kolman has played.
What does Richard Kolman play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Richard Kolman opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Kolman answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Richard Kolman play as White?
As White, Richard Kolman's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (27 games, 63.0% win rate); London System (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Kolman play as Black?
As Black, Richard Kolman most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Richard Kolman's FIDE rating?
Richard Kolman is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Richard Kolman played?
Our database contains 284 games by Richard Kolman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 84 draws, 98 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Kolman?
284 games by Richard Kolman 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.