Prepare against Richard Desmedt
United Kingdom · World #195,540 classical · FIDE ID 430455
When preparing against Richard Desmedt, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Richard Desmedt, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Desmedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Desmedt 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 | 1,749 | 1,869 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,871 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 37.3% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Desmedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Desmedt's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues Nd2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Desmedt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Richard Desmedt's chess games
All 75 games by Richard Desmedt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 28 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Harold Baxter | 2,020 | Leicester Atkins Memorial | B21 |
| Apr 2016 | Mark A Whitehead | 1,980 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B00 |
| Jan 2013 | Nick Burrows | 1,900 | Chester e2e4 Open B | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | Shahab Quraishi | 1,892 | West Bromwich Midland Open B | B40 |
| Nov 2014 | Damian McCarthy | 1,847 | Leicester Atkins Memorial | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| Leicester Atkins Memorial | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,631 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,756 |
| ch-British 5-day Open AM Week 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 U2000 Open 03 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Chester e2e4 Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Desmedt's chess games?
75 games by Richard Desmedt, from Apr 2013 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 Desmedt has played.
What does Richard Desmedt play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Richard Desmedt opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Desmedt answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Desmedt play as White?
As White, Richard Desmedt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Lazard Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Desmedt play as Black?
As Black, Richard Desmedt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Richard Desmedt's FIDE rating?
Richard Desmedt is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (May 2013).
How many games has Richard Desmedt played?
Our database contains 75 games by Richard Desmedt, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Desmedt?
75 games by Richard Desmedt 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.