Prepare against Richard H Donaghay
United Kingdom · World #50,449 classical · FIDE ID 413747
Our database contains 177 games by Richard H Donaghay, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard H Donaghay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard H Donaghay 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 | 1,891 | 1,993 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 55 | 58 | 64 | 31.1% |
| As White | 89 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard H Donaghay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard H Donaghay's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 98.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Donaghay usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Donaghay usually continues Bc4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Donaghay usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Donaghay usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 60.5% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 18.6% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 18.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 64.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
Richard H Donaghay's chess games
All 177 games by Richard H Donaghay in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 55 wins, 58 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | David J James | 2,184 | ch-BCF Seniors | A53 |
| Oct 2011 | Harry Russell | 2,121 | ch-ENG Seniors | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Mark E Page | 2,107 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Feb 2008 | Derek George Ellison | 2,086 | ch-ENG Seniors | A25 |
| May 2015 | Etelka Csom | 2,056 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 21 | 8 | 1,742 |
| ch-GBR Seniors | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 1,892 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,805 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard H Donaghay's chess games?
177 games by Richard H Donaghay, from Oct 2007 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 H Donaghay has played.
What does Richard H Donaghay play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Richard H Donaghay opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard H Donaghay answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Richard H Donaghay play as White?
As White, Richard H Donaghay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard H Donaghay play as Black?
As Black, Richard H Donaghay most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Rat Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Richard H Donaghay's FIDE rating?
Richard H Donaghay is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Richard H Donaghay played?
Our database contains 177 games by Richard H Donaghay, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 58 draws, 64 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard H Donaghay?
177 games by Richard H Donaghay 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.