Prepare against Richard Ingram
Canada · World #67,126 classical · FIDE ID 2607530
When preparing against Richard Ingram, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Richard Ingram, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Ingram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Ingram 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 | 1,831 | 2,012 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,874 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 33 | 14 | 35 | 40.2% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Ingram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Ingram's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 82.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ingram usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ingram usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ingram usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Ingram usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ingram usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ingram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 87.5% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Richard Ingram's chess games
All 82 games by Richard Ingram in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Lawrence A. Day | 2,237 | 8th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | B06 |
| Apr 2015 | George Kostadinov | 2,201 | 9th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | E15 |
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Martchenko | 2,190 | Guelph Winter Pro Am | B80 |
| Apr 2015 | Harry Moore | 2,174 | 9th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | E46 |
| Feb 2008 | Keith Wight | 2,149 | Guelph Winter Pro Am | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Open | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,896 |
| Langley Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
| 30th Keres Memorial | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| Vancouver Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| Seattle Seafair Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| Emerald City Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,775 |
| 35th Keres Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Ingram's chess games?
82 games by Richard Ingram, from May 2014 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 Ingram has played.
What does Richard Ingram play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Richard Ingram opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Ingram answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Ingram play as White?
As White, Richard Ingram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Ingram play as Black?
As Black, Richard Ingram most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Richard Ingram's FIDE rating?
Richard Ingram is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (May 2015).
How many games has Richard Ingram played?
Our database contains 82 games by Richard Ingram, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Ingram?
82 games by Richard Ingram 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.