Prepare against Rainer Richter
DEU · World #28,154 classical · FIDE ID 4610946
Our database contains 158 games by Rainer Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer 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 | 1,997 | 2,194 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 42 | 88 | 28 | 26.6% |
| As White | 108 | 28 | 59 | 21 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 29 | 7 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Richter's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 86.1% | 56.5% |
| b4 | 6 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.6% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 72.4% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Rainer Richter's chess games
All 158 games by Rainer 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: 42 wins, 88 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 43 | 12/25/6 | 27.9% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 9091 I | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Richard Vedder | 2,235 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | D03 |
| Jan 1996 | Gabor Berenyi | 2,235 | Balatonbereny Open B | D03 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Petek | 2,225 | Budapest Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Harald Obran | 2,190 | Balatonbereny Open B | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2006 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,198 |
| Balatonbereny Open B | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 I | 1988 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 I | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,359 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Budapest Open | 1991 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Richter's chess games?
158 games by Rainer 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 Rainer Richter has played.
What does Rainer Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Rainer Richter opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Richter answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Richter play as White?
As White, Rainer Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Richter play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Richter most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Rainer Richter's FIDE rating?
Rainer Richter is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Rainer Richter played?
Our database contains 158 games by Rainer Richter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 88 draws, 28 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Richter?
158 games by Rainer 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.