Prepare against Richard M George
United Kingdom · World #87,719 classical · FIDE ID 446254
When preparing against Richard M George, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Richard M George, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard M George's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard M George 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 | 1,765 | 1,865 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,849 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 41.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard M George's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard M George's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 96.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — George usually continues Bg5 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — George usually continues Bg5 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — George usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — George usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Richard M George's chess games
All 62 games by Richard M George in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Yassen Jotev | 1,924 | 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Lambie,I | 1,874 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | A41 |
| Apr 1998 | Richard Weeber | 1,832 | Southend Open | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Carl Gartside | 1,826 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | B01 |
| Nov 2020 | Chris J P Leeson | 1,810 | 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,692 |
| Witney U170 Open | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Witney Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,116 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard M George's chess games?
62 games by Richard M George, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 George has played.
What does Richard M George play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Richard M George opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard M George answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Richard M George play as White?
As White, Richard M George's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard M George play as Black?
As Black, Richard M George most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Richard M George's FIDE rating?
Richard M George is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Richard M George played?
Our database contains 62 games by Richard M George, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard M George?
62 games by Richard M George 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.