Prepare against Richard J Dare
New Zealand · World #38,949 classical · FIDE ID 4301722
Our database contains 38 games by Richard J Dare, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard J Dare's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard J Dare 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 | 1,940 | 1,962 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,912 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,924 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 44.7% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard J Dare's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard J Dare's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| f3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Dare usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dare usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Dare usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Dare usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dare usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Richard J Dare's chess games
All 38 games by Richard J Dare in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | M K A Russell | 2,214 | Hamilton Waikato Open | D15 |
| Aug 2017 | Layla Timergazi | 2,073 | Hamilton Waikato Open | A42 |
| Jul 2016 | Robert Gibbons | 2,008 | Hamilton Waikato Open | A84 |
| Jun 2023 | Michael D Sole | 1,910 | Auckland Trusts Open 45th | B60 |
| Aug 2017 | K William Lynn | 1,845 | Hamilton Waikato Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,931 |
| Auckland Trusts Open 45th | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Waikato Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 131st | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard J Dare's chess games?
38 games by Richard J Dare, from Sep 2015 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 J Dare has played.
What does Richard J Dare play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Richard J Dare opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.f3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard J Dare answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...f6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Richard J Dare play as White?
As White, Richard J Dare's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Barnes Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard J Dare play as Black?
As Black, Richard J Dare most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Barnes Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Richard J Dare's FIDE rating?
Richard J Dare is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (May 2026).
How many games has Richard J Dare played?
Our database contains 38 games by Richard J Dare, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard J Dare?
38 games by Richard J Dare 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.