Prepare against Richard Bitoon
GM · PHL · World #3,765 classical · FIDE ID 5201110
Our database contains 872 games by Richard Bitoon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Bitoon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Bitoon 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 | 2,310 | 2,515 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,473 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,403 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 872 | 357 | 263 | 251 | 40.9% |
| As White | 443 | 220 | 119 | 103 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 429 | 137 | 144 | 148 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Bitoon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Bitoon's side.
First moves as White (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 298 | 67.3% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 54 | 12.2% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 8.8% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 5.6% | 74.0% |
| g3 | 20 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bitoon usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 69.4% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 15.0% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 89.5% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Richard Bitoon's chess games
All 872 games by Richard Bitoon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 357 wins, 263 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 54 | 27/10/16 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 15/2/9 | 57.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 65 | 26/21/18 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 18/17/17 | 34.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/13/10 | 32.4% |
| E17 | English Opening | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Alexander Zubov | 2,630 | Olongapo City Puregold Open | A13 |
| Jan 2011 | Jun Zhao | 2,599 | 1st Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B60 |
| May 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | C06 |
| Aug 2008 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,579 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | C10 |
| Dec 2014 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,575 | Quezon City Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 138 | 73.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-PHI | 2015 | 96 | 50 | 2,449 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,412 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,437 |
| Greenhills Open | 1997 | 18 | 12 | 2,555 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,360 |
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,436 |
| 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rogelio Jr Antonio (15 games) · Darwin Laylo (14 games) · Eugenio Torre (12 games) · John Paul Gomez (10 games) · Mark Paragua (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Bitoon's chess games?
872 games by Richard Bitoon, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bitoon has played.
What does Richard Bitoon play on the first move as White?
Across 443 games with White in our database, Richard Bitoon opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Bitoon answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard Bitoon play as White?
As White, Richard Bitoon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 443 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Bitoon play as Black?
As Black, Richard Bitoon most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (52 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Richard Bitoon's FIDE rating?
Richard Bitoon is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Richard Bitoon played?
Our database contains 872 games by Richard Bitoon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 357 wins, 263 draws, 251 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Bitoon?
872 games by Richard Bitoon 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.