Prepare against Richard Douglas
Canada · World #41,137 classical · FIDE ID 2642700
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Douglas, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Douglas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Douglas 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 | 1,930 | 1,939 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 24 | 13 | 36 | 32.9% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Douglas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Douglas's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 81.1% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 7 | 18.9% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Douglas usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Douglas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Douglas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Douglas usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Douglas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Douglas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Richard Douglas's chess games
All 73 games by Richard Douglas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 5/2/14 | 23.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ananda Saha | 2,098 | Canadian Open | A08 |
| Sep 2007 | Rick Garel | 1,989 | Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | A26 |
| Jul 2024 | Sergey Malakhovets | 1,981 | Canadian Open | A80 |
| Jul 2024 | Seymour Gelet | 1,980 | Canadian Open | B23 |
| May 2008 | Joshua Sherman | 1,880 | Scarborough CC Early Summer | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,990 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2007 | 8 | 0 | 1,547 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,658 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Swiss | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,807 |
| Kitchener Oktoberfest U2000 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,834 |
| Toronto Scarborough CC Frost Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,881 |
| Scarborough CC Late Fall Swiss | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Douglas's chess games?
73 games by Richard Douglas, from Jun 2022 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 Douglas has played.
What does Richard Douglas play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Richard Douglas opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Douglas answers 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games).
What openings does Richard Douglas play as White?
As White, Richard Douglas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Douglas play as Black?
As Black, Richard Douglas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Richard Douglas's FIDE rating?
Richard Douglas is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Richard Douglas played?
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Douglas, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Douglas?
73 games by Richard Douglas 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.