Prepare against Richard Barth
DEU · World #87,364 classical · FIDE ID 24689327
When preparing against Richard Barth, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 44 games by Richard Barth, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Barth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Barth 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 | 1,767 | 1,791 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 13.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Barth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Barth's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 100.0% | 27.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 27.5% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Barth usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Barth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Barth usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Richard Barth's chess games
All 44 games by Richard Barth in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Michele Britschgi | 1,640 | Flims Open 3rd | A53 |
| Jul 2018 | Karola Kaspschak | 1,415 | ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | E90 |
| Jul 2014 | Alexander Serbin | 1,376 | 13th Rostock SSC Open | E61 |
| Jul 2015 | Doris Wulf | 1,368 | 14th Rostock SSC Open | B28 |
| Jul 2014 | Steffen Breuel | 1,136 | 13th Rostock SSC Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,378 |
| 13th Rostock SSC Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| 14th Rostock SSC Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,454 |
| Flims Open 3rd | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,548 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,358 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1314 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Barth's chess games?
44 games by Richard Barth, from Dec 2013 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 Barth has played.
What does Richard Barth play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Richard Barth opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Barth answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Richard Barth play as White?
As White, Richard Barth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Barth play as Black?
As Black, Richard Barth most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Richard Barth's FIDE rating?
Richard Barth is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Barth played?
Our database contains 44 games by Richard Barth, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (13.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Barth?
44 games by Richard Barth 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.