Prepare against Richard G Truman
United Kingdom · World #44,293 classical · FIDE ID 411647
When preparing against Richard G Truman, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 462 games by Richard G Truman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard G Truman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard G Truman 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 | 1,916 | 2,040 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 148 | 148 | 166 | 32.0% |
| As White | 220 | 78 | 64 | 78 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 242 | 70 | 84 | 88 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard G Truman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard G Truman's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 72.3% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 54 | 24.5% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Truman usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Truman usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Truman usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Truman usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Truman usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Truman usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 73.8% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 28 | 26.2% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Richard G Truman's chess games
All 462 games by Richard G Truman 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: 148 wins, 148 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 13/14/15 | 31.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Michael P F Singleton | 2,378 | Portsmouth Open | E75 |
| Nov 2013 | Gavin R Lock | 2,205 | 11th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open | D34 |
| Jan 2004 | John N Sugden | 2,180 | Hastings Challengers 0304 | B25 |
| Jul 2005 | Mark S Ozanne | 2,162 | 2nd South Wales Open | E80 |
| May 2006 | Alan K Punnett | 2,155 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | E45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 10 | 2,089 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,841 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| West Bromwich e2e4 Open | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard G Truman's chess games?
462 games by Richard G Truman, 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 G Truman has played.
What does Richard G Truman play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Richard G Truman opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard G Truman answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard G Truman play as White?
As White, Richard G Truman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard G Truman play as Black?
As Black, Richard G Truman most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Richard G Truman's FIDE rating?
Richard G Truman is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Richard G Truman played?
Our database contains 462 games by Richard G Truman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 148 draws, 166 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard G Truman?
462 games by Richard G Truman 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.