Prepare against Richard Kaiser
DEU · World #21,347 classical · FIDE ID 4651286
When preparing against Richard Kaiser, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%).
Our database contains 99 games by Richard Kaiser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Kaiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Kaiser 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 | 2,046 | 2,297 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,094 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,065 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 41 | 25 | 33 | 41.4% |
| As White | 50 | 28 | 9 | 13 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Kaiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Kaiser's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 44.0% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 20 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kaiser usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Richard Kaiser's chess games
All 99 games by Richard Kaiser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Robin Schlichtmann | 2,264 | ch-Bayern 95th | A45 |
| Mar 2004 | Marco Wessels | 2,238 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | B76 |
| Feb 2004 | Martin Boehnke | 2,225 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | B01 |
| Aug 2024 | Zalan Andreas Lang | 2,220 | ch-Bayern 95th | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Leonhard Knoblauch | 2,158 | ch-Bayern 95th | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Niederbayern | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,906 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Kaiser's chess games?
99 games by Richard Kaiser, from Apr 2003 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 Kaiser has played.
What does Richard Kaiser play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Richard Kaiser opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Kaiser answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Richard Kaiser play as White?
As White, Richard Kaiser's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Kaiser play as Black?
As Black, Richard Kaiser most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Richard Kaiser's FIDE rating?
Richard Kaiser is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Richard Kaiser played?
Our database contains 99 games by Richard Kaiser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Kaiser?
99 games by Richard Kaiser 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.