Prepare against Richard L Bowman
United Kingdom · World #92,000 classical · FIDE ID 438588
When preparing against Richard L Bowman, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (26%).
Our database contains 86 games by Richard L Bowman, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard L Bowman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard L Bowman 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 | 1,752 | 1,822 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,851 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,816 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 25 | 33 | 32.6% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard L Bowman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard L Bowman's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 74.4% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bowman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Bowman usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Bowman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bowman usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bowman usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bowman usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Richard L Bowman's chess games
All 86 games by Richard L Bowman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Lazard Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | David Knight | 1,983 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | B28 |
| Apr 2018 | Pawel Flis | 1,961 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | D00 |
| Apr 2017 | Athar Ansari | 1,955 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2018 | John S Garnett | 1,933 | 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | A80 |
| Apr 2017 | Russell Robert Goodfellow | 1,864 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Major Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,727 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,882 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,534 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,589 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard L Bowman's chess games?
86 games by Richard L Bowman, from May 2017 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 L Bowman has played.
What does Richard L Bowman play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Richard L Bowman opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard L Bowman answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games).
What openings does Richard L Bowman play as White?
As White, Richard L Bowman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard L Bowman play as Black?
As Black, Richard L Bowman most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Richard L Bowman's FIDE rating?
Richard L Bowman is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Richard L Bowman played?
Our database contains 86 games by Richard L Bowman, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 33 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard L Bowman?
86 games by Richard L Bowman 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.