Prepare against Richard H Edney
England · World #36,379 classical · FIDE ID 343412254
When preparing against Richard H Edney, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Richard H Edney, covering Nov 2026 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Richard H Edney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard H Edney 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 | 1,954 | 1,954 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard H Edney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard H Edney's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Edney usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Edney usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Edney usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Richard H Edney's chess games
All 30 games by Richard H Edney in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2026 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Kamarunsalehin Kamis | 1,825 | Hampshire Open | E97 |
| Oct 2008 | Raymond J Gamble | 1,816 | Weymouth Major Open | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Timothy M Jones | 1,738 | Hampshire-chB | D15 |
| Nov 2022 | Eric R Jones | 1,703 | Hampshire-chB | E67 |
| Oct 2008 | Robert F Pooley | 1,616 | Weymouth Major Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Open | 2011 | 15 | 4 | 1,722 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| Weymouth Major Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Isle of Wight Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard H Edney's chess games?
30 games by Richard H Edney, from Nov 2026 to Nov 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 Edney has played.
What does Richard H Edney play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Richard H Edney opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard H Edney answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard H Edney play as White?
As White, Richard H Edney's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard H Edney play as Black?
As Black, Richard H Edney most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Richard H Edney's FIDE rating?
Richard H Edney is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Richard H Edney played?
Our database contains 30 games by Richard H Edney, covering Nov 2026 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard H Edney?
30 games by Richard H Edney 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.