Prepare against Richard G Pert
IM · United Kingdom · World #1,499 classical · FIDE ID 404748
Our database contains 1,419 games by Richard G Pert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard G Pert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard G Pert 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 | 2,410 | 2,468 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,459 | 2,459 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,431 | 2,441 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,419 | 572 | 490 | 357 | 40.3% |
| As White | 729 | 321 | 241 | 167 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 690 | 251 | 249 | 190 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard G Pert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard G Pert's side.
First moves as White (729 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 459 | 63.0% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 256 | 35.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.2% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pert usually continues Bg5 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pert usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pert usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pert usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pert usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 61.7% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 40 | 12.7% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 10.4% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 28 | 8.9% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.4% | 67.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 47.3% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 100 | 42.2% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.3% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Richard G Pert's chess games
All 1,419 games by Richard G Pert 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: 572 wins, 490 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 134 | 51/37/46 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 71 | 30/29/12 | 42.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 17/21/5 | 39.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 25/8/5 | 65.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 71 | 25/23/23 | 35.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 9/13/16 | 23.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 10/12/15 | 27.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 34 | 19/11/4 | 55.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 12/11/9 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 5/12/10 | 18.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | A96 |
| Sep 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Dec 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | A29 |
| Jan 2004 | Luke J McShane | 2,651 | chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 533 | 302 | 2,358 |
| Southend Open | 2024 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,364 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,534 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,406 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,288 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (11 games) · Richard A Bates (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard G Pert's chess games?
1,419 games by Richard G Pert, 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 Richard G Pert has played.
What does Richard G Pert play on the first move as White?
Across 729 games with White in our database, Richard G Pert opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard G Pert answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Richard G Pert play as White?
As White, Richard G Pert's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (134 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 729 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard G Pert play as Black?
As Black, Richard G Pert most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (71 games, 35.2% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 690 games.
What is Richard G Pert's FIDE rating?
Richard G Pert is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,459 in rapid and 2,431 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,468 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Richard G Pert played?
Our database contains 1,419 games by Richard G Pert, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 572 wins, 490 draws, 357 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard G Pert?
1,419 games by Richard G Pert 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.