Prepare against Richard Pubantz
DEU · World #71,347 classical · FIDE ID 12996106
When preparing against Richard Pubantz, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Richard Pubantz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Pubantz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Pubantz 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 | 1,817 | 1,827 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 44 | 20 | 36 | 44.0% |
| As White | 51 | 29 | 9 | 13 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Pubantz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Pubantz's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 84.3% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.7% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 81.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Richard Pubantz's chess games
All 100 games by Richard Pubantz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 44 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B37 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Stefan Lehmkuhl | 1,892 | ch-Harburg C 13th | A57 |
| Oct 2015 | Robert Altmann | 1,833 | chB-Hannover | A85 |
| Oct 2018 | Alexander Braun | 1,754 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | D43 |
| Oct 2016 | Marc Brockmann | 1,729 | chB-Hannover | D18 |
| Aug 2018 | Eckhard Suliga | 1,722 | ch-Harburg C 13th | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 20 | 7 | 1,535 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,746 |
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,736 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| ch-Hannover A | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,619 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,592 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks B | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Pubantz's chess games?
100 games by Richard Pubantz, from Feb 2016 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 Pubantz has played.
What does Richard Pubantz play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Richard Pubantz opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Pubantz answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Richard Pubantz play as White?
As White, Richard Pubantz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Pubantz play as Black?
As Black, Richard Pubantz most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Richard Pubantz's FIDE rating?
Richard Pubantz is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Pubantz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Richard Pubantz, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Pubantz?
100 games by Richard Pubantz 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.