Prepare against Richard Chiang
United Kingdom · World #104,093 classical · FIDE ID 446742
When preparing against Richard Chiang, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 36 games by Richard Chiang, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Chiang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Chiang 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 | 1,717 | 1,752 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,744 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,746 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Chiang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Chiang's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Chiang usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Chiang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Chiang usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Richard Chiang's chess games
All 36 games by Richard Chiang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Nigel John Moyse | 2,024 | 4NCL Online Congress 10th | A22 |
| Aug 2021 | Hugo Fowler | 1,840 | 4NCL Online Congress 10th | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Timour Boudkeev | 1,839 | London Central Major | A25 |
| Aug 2021 | Alan R Prince | 1,695 | 4NCL Online Congress 10th | A24 |
| Dec 2015 | Cecil Sloan | 1,663 | 7th London Weekend U1800 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,616 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,786 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,720 |
| London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,542 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 10th | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,190 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,470 |
| 11th London Classic Open U2050 B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,699 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Chiang's chess games?
36 games by Richard Chiang, from Jan 2016 to Sep 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 Chiang has played.
What does Richard Chiang play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Richard Chiang opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Chiang answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Richard Chiang play as White?
As White, Richard Chiang's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Chiang play as Black?
As Black, Richard Chiang most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Richard Chiang's FIDE rating?
Richard Chiang is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Richard Chiang played?
Our database contains 36 games by Richard Chiang, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Chiang?
36 games by Richard Chiang 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.