Prepare against Richard Pixa
DEU · World #18,878 classical · FIDE ID 4626095
Our database contains 184 games by Richard Pixa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Pixa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Pixa 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 | 2,067 | 2,128 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,099 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 60 | 52 | 71 | 32.6% |
| As White | 87 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 23 | 43 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Pixa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Pixa's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 60.9% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 33 | 37.9% | 43.9% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pixa usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Pixa usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pixa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pixa usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pixa usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pixa usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 88.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 100.0% | 35.5% |
Richard Pixa's chess games
All 184 games by Richard Pixa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 60 wins, 52 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/4 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Werner Reichenbach | 2,280 | 8th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | E32 |
| Oct 2013 | Ulrich Zimmermann | 2,276 | chT-GER Lands U20 | D31 |
| Jun 2014 | Wladislaw Galkin | 2,182 | ch-GER U18 | D30 |
| Jun 2014 | Maximilian Ruff | 2,174 | ch-GER U18 | C12 |
| Oct 2013 | Matthias Becker | 2,141 | chT-GER Lands U20 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,599 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,386 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 01 Berlin Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 976 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Pixa's chess games?
184 games by Richard Pixa, from Oct 2008 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 Pixa has played.
What does Richard Pixa play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Richard Pixa opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Pixa answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Pixa play as White?
As White, Richard Pixa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Pixa play as Black?
As Black, Richard Pixa most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Richard Pixa's FIDE rating?
Richard Pixa is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Richard Pixa played?
Our database contains 184 games by Richard Pixa, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 52 draws, 71 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Pixa?
184 games by Richard Pixa 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.