Prepare against Richard Beckett
United Kingdom · World #77,554 classical · FIDE ID 436518
When preparing against Richard Beckett, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Richard Beckett, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Beckett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Beckett 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 | 1,797 | 1,813 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Beckett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Beckett's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Beckett usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Beckett usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Beckett usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Richard Beckett's chess games
All 40 games by Richard Beckett in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Martin Gawne | 1,964 | 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B13 |
| Oct 2015 | A Philip Neatherway | 1,860 | Witney Open B | B42 |
| May 2019 | Toby Cox | 1,825 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | C05 |
| May 2014 | Nicholas Mahoney | 1,772 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B96 |
| Feb 2019 | Steve F Tarr | 1,757 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,694 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,572 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,738 |
| Witney Open B | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 979 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1,891 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,498 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Beckett's chess games?
40 games by Richard Beckett, from Mar 2015 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 Beckett has played.
What does Richard Beckett play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Richard Beckett opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Beckett answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Beckett play as White?
As White, Richard Beckett's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Beckett play as Black?
As Black, Richard Beckett most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Richard Beckett's FIDE rating?
Richard Beckett is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Richard Beckett played?
Our database contains 40 games by Richard Beckett, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Beckett?
40 games by Richard Beckett 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.