Prepare against Richard Canaza
Peru · World #29,093 classical · FIDE ID 3801713
Our database contains 59 games by Richard Canaza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Canaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Canaza 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 | 1,991 | 2,113 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,996 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,014 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 8 | 22 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Canaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Canaza's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Canaza usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Canaza usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Canaza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Richard Canaza's chess games
All 59 games by Richard Canaza 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: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Marcos Sustach | 2,303 | 5th Arequipa Cup | A27 |
| Dec 2003 | Emilio Cordova | 2,266 | Arequipa Cup | A37 |
| Aug 2002 | Kelver Vera | 2,233 | Nestor Roldan Memorial U18 | E88 |
| Jan 2002 | Ruy Alarcon | 2,230 | ch-PER Serie A | B12 |
| Jan 2002 | Andres Cabrera Huaman | 2,214 | ch-PER Regional Sur | D98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Roldan Memorial U18 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| Ilo Regional Sur Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,561 |
| Moquegua Ilo GP | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,073 |
| ch-PER Serie A | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 2,061 |
| 5th Arequipa Cup | 2005 | 6 | 5 | 2,523 |
| ch-PER Regional Sur | 2002 | 5 | 5 | 2,552 |
| Arequipa Cup | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,137 |
| Arequipa Llerena Memorial U2200 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Canaza's chess games?
59 games by Richard Canaza, 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 Canaza has played.
What does Richard Canaza play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Richard Canaza opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Canaza answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Richard Canaza play as White?
As White, Richard Canaza's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Canaza play as Black?
As Black, Richard Canaza most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Richard Canaza's FIDE rating?
Richard Canaza is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Richard Canaza played?
Our database contains 59 games by Richard Canaza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Canaza?
59 games by Richard Canaza 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.