Prepare against Richard M Cowan
United Kingdom · World #46,376 classical · FIDE ID 419524
When preparing against Richard M Cowan, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 168 games by Richard M Cowan, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard M Cowan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard M Cowan 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 | 1,907 | 1,931 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 66 | 30 | 72 | 39.3% |
| As White | 85 | 35 | 17 | 33 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 13 | 39 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard M Cowan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard M Cowan's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 55.3% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 41.2% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Cowan usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cowan usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cowan usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cowan usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Cowan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Cowan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 92.5% | 41.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Richard M Cowan's chess games
All 168 games by Richard M Cowan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 66 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Stephen Jones | 2,285 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | B13 |
| Aug 2018 | John Grantley Cooper | 2,192 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Maciej Janiszewski | 2,130 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B01 |
| Jan 2015 | Roger W Jennings | 2,094 | chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Mar 2017 | Simon R Edwards | 2,087 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,897 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,089 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,766 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,444 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,893 |
| chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard M Cowan's chess games?
168 games by Richard M Cowan, from Sep 2009 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 M Cowan has played.
What does Richard M Cowan play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Richard M Cowan opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard M Cowan answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard M Cowan play as White?
As White, Richard M Cowan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard M Cowan play as Black?
As Black, Richard M Cowan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Richard M Cowan's FIDE rating?
Richard M Cowan is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Richard M Cowan played?
Our database contains 168 games by Richard M Cowan, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard M Cowan?
168 games by Richard M Cowan 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.