Prepare against Richard Singer
FM · Austria · World #12,997 classical · FIDE ID 1602810
Our database contains 464 games by Richard Singer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Singer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Singer 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 | 2,128 | 2,284 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,222 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,253 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 149 | 173 | 142 | 32.1% |
| As White | 243 | 87 | 93 | 63 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 221 | 62 | 80 | 79 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Singer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Singer's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 239 | 98.4% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Singer usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Singer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Singer usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Singer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Singer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 59.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 29 | 30.2% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 75.7% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Richard Singer's chess games
All 464 games by Richard Singer 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: 149 wins, 173 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/15/7 | 29.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | BYE | 2,560 | chT2S-AUT 9495 | A40 |
| Apr 1998 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,495 | Frohnleiten | A90 |
| Jan 2014 | Peter Schreiner | 2,460 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | D71 |
| Oct 2002 | Branko Rogulj | 2,435 | chT2M-AUT 0203 | D26 |
| Feb 2015 | Petar Benkovic | 2,401 | Graz Open A | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 1997 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,305 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,288 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 13 | 2 | 2,130 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Singer's chess games?
464 games by Richard Singer, 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 Singer has played.
What does Richard Singer play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Richard Singer opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Singer answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard Singer play as White?
As White, Richard Singer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Singer play as Black?
As Black, Richard Singer most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Richard Singer's FIDE rating?
Richard Singer is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Richard Singer played?
Our database contains 464 games by Richard Singer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 173 draws, 142 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Singer?
464 games by Richard Singer 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.