Prepare against Richard B E Bryant
England · World #66,242 classical · FIDE ID 407267
When preparing against Richard B E Bryant, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 486 games by Richard B E Bryant, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Richard B E Bryant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard B E Bryant 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 | 1,835 | 2,026 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,956 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 190 | 121 | 175 | 39.1% |
| As White | 249 | 112 | 54 | 83 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 237 | 78 | 67 | 92 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard B E Bryant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard B E Bryant's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 242 | 97.2% | 56.2% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bryant usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bryant usually continues d4 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bryant usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bryant usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bryant usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bryant usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 86.8% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 12.3% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 51.2% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 36 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
Richard B E Bryant's chess games
All 486 games by Richard B E Bryant in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Nov 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: 190 wins, 121 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 81 | 42/17/22 | 51.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 3/5/13 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,262 | 13th Calvia Amateur Open | C06 |
| Oct 2009 | Alexander Longson | 2,254 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | C44 |
| Jul 2014 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,186 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Steven A Jones | 2,186 | North Wales Open | B24 |
| Aug 2017 | Stephen L A Orton | 2,159 | ch-GBR Morning Open 104th | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 1,931 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,745 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,920 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,156 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| North Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,110 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard B E Bryant's chess games?
486 games by Richard B E Bryant, from Oct 2004 to Nov 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 B E Bryant has played.
What does Richard B E Bryant play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Richard B E Bryant opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard B E Bryant answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Richard B E Bryant play as White?
As White, Richard B E Bryant's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (81 games, 51.9% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard B E Bryant play as Black?
As Black, Richard B E Bryant most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Richard B E Bryant's FIDE rating?
Richard B E Bryant is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Richard B E Bryant played?
Our database contains 486 games by Richard B E Bryant, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 121 draws, 175 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard B E Bryant?
486 games by Richard B E Bryant 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.