Prepare against Richard Ott
Canada · World #149,908 classical · FIDE ID 2634813
When preparing against Richard Ott, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Richard Ott, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Ott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Ott 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 | 1,594 | 1,662 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,588 | 1,604 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 59 | 25 | 107 | 30.6% |
| As White | 98 | 36 | 11 | 50 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 23 | 14 | 57 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Ott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Ott's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 99.0% | 42.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ott usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (44.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ott usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 78.6% | 28.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 72.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
Richard Ott's chess games
All 193 games by Richard Ott in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 59 wins, 25 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/2/6 | 18.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/0/6 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Myron Kernetsky | 2,016 | Winnipeg TNT July Open | E01 |
| Sep 2009 | Jim Lauritson | 1,923 | Winnipeg TNT September Open | A46 |
| Feb 2009 | Daniel Wiebe | 1,910 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | A48 |
| Oct 2009 | Ryne Swift | 1,836 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | D35 |
| May 2010 | Leor Wasserman | 1,736 | ch-Manitoba qual | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,478 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,583 |
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2010 | 12 | 3 | 1,365 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,590 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial U1800 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,460 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,647 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Ott's chess games?
193 games by Richard Ott, from Sep 2019 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 Ott has played.
What does Richard Ott play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Richard Ott opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Ott answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Richard Ott play as White?
As White, Richard Ott's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Ott play as Black?
As Black, Richard Ott most often plays: Albin Countergambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Richard Ott's FIDE rating?
Richard Ott is currently rated 1,594 in classical chess, 1,588 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,662 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Richard Ott played?
Our database contains 193 games by Richard Ott, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 25 draws, 107 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Ott?
193 games by Richard Ott 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.