Prepare against Ricardo Friedrich
DEU · World #5,973 classical · FIDE ID 24667170
Our database contains 120 games by Ricardo Friedrich, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Friedrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Friedrich 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 | 2,249 | 2,283 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 48 | 34 | 38 | 40.0% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Friedrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Friedrich's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Friedrich's chess games
All 120 games by Ricardo Friedrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 48 wins, 34 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zarko Vuckovic | 2,405 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | B68 |
| Jun 2024 | Gergana Peycheva | 2,295 | 2nd Munich Open A | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | Zalan Andreas Lang | 2,274 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | A62 |
| May 2008 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,246 | ch-GER U16 | B22 |
| May 2008 | Julian Geske | 2,206 | ch-GER U16 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,213 |
| 3rd Munich Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 1,900 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Friedrich's chess games?
120 games by Ricardo Friedrich, from Jul 2007 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 Ricardo Friedrich has played.
What does Ricardo Friedrich play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ricardo Friedrich opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Friedrich answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Friedrich play as White?
As White, Ricardo Friedrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Friedrich play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Friedrich most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Ricardo Friedrich's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Friedrich is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ricardo Friedrich played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ricardo Friedrich, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 34 draws, 38 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Friedrich?
120 games by Ricardo Friedrich 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.