Prepare against Richard Jennings
United Kingdom · World #41,098 classical · FIDE ID 2404435
Our database contains 142 games by Richard Jennings, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Jennings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Jennings 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 | 1,930 | 1,965 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 51 | 32 | 59 | 35.9% |
| As White | 66 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 18 | 33 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Jennings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Jennings's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 54.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 30 | 45.5% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Jennings usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.6% | 7.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Richard Jennings's chess games
All 142 games by Richard Jennings in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Michael Ponater | 2,159 | WchT Seniors 50 | A26 |
| Feb 2017 | Alan G Grant | 2,094 | Perth Congress | A14 |
| Dec 2016 | Reinhard Kuntner | 2,086 | 8th London Classic Open | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Dunn | 2,078 | 128th ch-SCO Open | D31 |
| May 2020 | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | 2,072 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,905 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Challenger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Jennings's chess games?
142 games by Richard Jennings, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Jennings has played.
What does Richard Jennings play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Richard Jennings opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Jennings answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Richard Jennings play as White?
As White, Richard Jennings's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Jennings play as Black?
As Black, Richard Jennings most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Richard Jennings's FIDE rating?
Richard Jennings is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Jennings played?
Our database contains 142 games by Richard Jennings, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 59 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Jennings?
142 games by Richard Jennings 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.