Prepare against Richard M Webb
FM · United Kingdom · World #8,858 classical · FIDE ID 404829
Our database contains 371 games by Richard M Webb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard M Webb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard M Webb 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 | 2,188 | 2,372 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,215 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,206 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 94 | 205 | 72 | 25.3% |
| As White | 186 | 51 | 106 | 29 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 185 | 43 | 99 | 43 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard M Webb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard M Webb's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 87.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 11.3% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Webb usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Webb usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Webb usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Webb usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 96.6% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Richard M Webb's chess games
All 371 games by Richard M Webb 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: 94 wins, 205 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 14/20/7 | 34.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 3/16/8 | 11.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/9/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Jonathan Rowson | 2,495 | chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | A08 |
| Feb 2004 | Peter K Wells | 2,493 | Portsmouth Open | B17 |
| Nov 1998 | Neil McDonald | 2,490 | chT-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | B76 |
| Apr 2005 | John Shaw | 2,454 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,440 | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Open | 2006 | 30 | 18 | 2,384 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,075 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,259 |
| chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| British CF-64 Championship | 1977 | 11 | 2 | 2,097 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard M Webb's chess games?
371 games by Richard M Webb, 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 M Webb has played.
What does Richard M Webb play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Richard M Webb opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard M Webb answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Richard M Webb play as White?
As White, Richard M Webb's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard M Webb play as Black?
As Black, Richard M Webb most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Richard M Webb's FIDE rating?
Richard M Webb is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Richard M Webb played?
Our database contains 371 games by Richard M Webb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 205 draws, 72 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard M Webb?
371 games by Richard M Webb 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.