Prepare against Richard Bicek
Czechia · World #18,937 classical · FIDE ID 328472
Our database contains 139 games by Richard Bicek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Bicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Bicek 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 | 2,066 | 2,198 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,093 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 51 | 43 | 45 | 36.7% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Bicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Bicek's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 91.8% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bicek usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bicek usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Bicek usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bicek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bicek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Bicek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 57.1% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 24.5% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Richard Bicek's chess games
All 139 games by Richard Bicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 51 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,377 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | D02 |
| Jun 2018 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,270 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | C45 |
| Mar 2017 | Martin Jaros | 2,237 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | B15 |
| Apr 2017 | Petr Ralis | 2,197 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | B22 |
| Jan 2010 | Jiri Plesek | 2,150 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,177 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,067 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,270 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| ch-Czech U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Bicek's chess games?
139 games by Richard Bicek, from Oct 2005 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 Bicek has played.
What does Richard Bicek play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Richard Bicek opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Bicek answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Richard Bicek play as White?
As White, Richard Bicek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Bicek play as Black?
As Black, Richard Bicek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Richard Bicek's FIDE rating?
Richard Bicek is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Richard Bicek played?
Our database contains 139 games by Richard Bicek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Bicek?
139 games by Richard Bicek 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.