Prepare against Richard Harvan
Slovakia · World #20,043 classical · FIDE ID 14923033
Our database contains 326 games by Richard Harvan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Harvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Harvan 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 | 2,057 | 2,186 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,054 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 96 | 125 | 104 | 29.4% |
| As White | 171 | 55 | 68 | 48 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 155 | 41 | 57 | 56 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Harvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Harvan's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 72.5% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 43 | 25.1% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Harvan usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Harvan usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Harvan usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 45.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Harvan usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Harvan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Harvan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 58.1% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 27.9% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 63.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
Richard Harvan's chess games
All 326 games by Richard Harvan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 96 wins, 125 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Matej Kusiak | 2,258 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | B78 |
| Nov 2015 | Viktor Haring | 2,209 | chT-SVK 1516 | A29 |
| Mar 2015 | Roman Juhar | 2,192 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | E85 |
| Jun 2011 | Otomar Pejko | 2,187 | Kosice Kotan Memorial 3rd | C50 |
| Oct 2013 | Michal Macko | 2,173 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,158 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,085 |
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,133 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 1,943 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2007 | 16 | 9 | 1,489 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Harvan's chess games?
326 games by Richard Harvan, from Oct 2008 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 Harvan has played.
What does Richard Harvan play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Richard Harvan opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Harvan answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Richard Harvan play as White?
As White, Richard Harvan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Harvan play as Black?
As Black, Richard Harvan most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Richard Harvan's FIDE rating?
Richard Harvan is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Richard Harvan played?
Our database contains 326 games by Richard Harvan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 125 draws, 104 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Harvan?
326 games by Richard Harvan 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.