Prepare against Richard Betts
United Kingdom · World #76,919 classical · FIDE ID 445118
When preparing against Richard Betts, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Richard Betts, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Betts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Betts 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 | 1,799 | 1,857 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Betts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Betts's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Betts usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Betts usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Betts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Richard Betts's chess games
All 34 games by Richard Betts in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | M John Cawston | 1,871 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | A57 |
| Jul 2016 | David Guy | 1,870 | North Wales Open | D46 |
| Nov 2019 | Harry Symeonidis | 1,730 | London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | D35 |
| Dec 2017 | Justin Morgans | 1,648 | 9th London Classic Open U2050 | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Kamlesh Karia | 1,582 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,775 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,848 |
| 7th London Classic CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,635 |
| 9th London Classic Open U2050 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-GBR U2050 106th | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| North Wales Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Betts's chess games?
34 games by Richard Betts, from Jan 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 Betts has played.
What does Richard Betts play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Richard Betts opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Betts answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Betts play as White?
As White, Richard Betts's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Betts play as Black?
As Black, Richard Betts most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Richard Betts's FIDE rating?
Richard Betts is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Richard Betts played?
Our database contains 34 games by Richard Betts, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Betts?
34 games by Richard Betts 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.