Prepare against Richard C P Freeman
United Kingdom · World #39,318 classical · FIDE ID 410349
Our database contains 282 games by Richard C P Freeman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard C P Freeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard C P Freeman 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 | 1,938 | 2,139 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,027 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,987 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 70 | 131 | 81 | 24.8% |
| As White | 137 | 38 | 66 | 33 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 145 | 32 | 65 | 48 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard C P Freeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard C P Freeman's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 49.6% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 38 | 27.7% | 52.6% |
| f4 | 19 | 13.9% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.8% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Bg5 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Freeman usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Freeman usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Freeman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 75.4% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 51 | 92.7% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
Richard C P Freeman's chess games
All 282 games by Richard C P Freeman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 131 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 75 | 18/34/23 | 24.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Nathan S W Alfred | 2,338 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A45 |
| Mar 2003 | Ben Hague | 2,233 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Sep 2006 | David Okike | 2,178 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | C00 |
| Jan 2013 | Nicholas P Walker | 2,165 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | A26 |
| Jan 2002 | Alex Easton | 2,161 | chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,934 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,123 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,018 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard C P Freeman's chess games?
282 games by Richard C P Freeman, from Apr 2003 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 C P Freeman has played.
What does Richard C P Freeman play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Richard C P Freeman opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard C P Freeman answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Richard C P Freeman play as White?
As White, Richard C P Freeman's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard C P Freeman play as Black?
As Black, Richard C P Freeman most often plays: Modern Defense (75 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Richard C P Freeman's FIDE rating?
Richard C P Freeman is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Richard C P Freeman played?
Our database contains 282 games by Richard C P Freeman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 131 draws, 81 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard C P Freeman?
282 games by Richard C P Freeman 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.