Prepare against Richard Kynoch
United Kingdom · World #48,772 classical · FIDE ID 2401266
Our database contains 92 games by Richard Kynoch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Kynoch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Kynoch 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 | 1,898 | 1,968 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,901 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 31 | 14 | 47 | 33.7% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 6 | 30 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Kynoch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Kynoch's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kynoch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Richard Kynoch's chess games
All 92 games by Richard Kynoch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Donald A Holmes | 2,285 | Edinburgh Open | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Richard Birkett | 2,107 | Edinburgh Open | D04 |
| Jan 1995 | Eoin S Campbell | 2,085 | SCO ECC | A00 |
| Oct 2010 | Alan Minnican | 2,080 | ch-Lothian | A46 |
| Oct 2010 | Oliver Penrose | 2,039 | ch-Lothian | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Edinburgh FIDE A | 2002 | 9 | 0 | 1,341 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Edinburgh ECC 5th | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,908 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,942 |
| SCO ECC | 1995 | 8 | 2 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Kynoch's chess games?
92 games by Richard Kynoch, from Apr 2003 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 Kynoch has played.
What does Richard Kynoch play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Richard Kynoch opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Kynoch answers 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Richard Kynoch play as White?
As White, Richard Kynoch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Kynoch play as Black?
As Black, Richard Kynoch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Richard Kynoch's FIDE rating?
Richard Kynoch is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Richard Kynoch played?
Our database contains 92 games by Richard Kynoch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 47 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Kynoch?
92 games by Richard Kynoch 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.