Prepare against Richard Szwajkun
United Kingdom · World #88,225 classical · FIDE ID 434850
When preparing against Richard Szwajkun, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Szwajkun, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Szwajkun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Szwajkun 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 | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,619 | 1,713 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 24.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Szwajkun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Szwajkun's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szwajkun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Szwajkun usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Szwajkun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Szwajkun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Szwajkun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Richard Szwajkun's chess games
All 41 games by Richard Szwajkun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Ben Marlow | 1,787 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A12 |
| Jun 2019 | Matthew Francis | 1,697 | 4th North Wales Major Open | B01 |
| Aug 2013 | Malcolm Probert | 1,660 | Coventry e2e4 U1950 Open | E18 |
| Nov 2015 | Paul Sweatman | 1,488 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Feb 2016 | Raphael Balouka-Myers | 1,457 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,706 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,562 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,480 |
| 4th North Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,876 |
| 9th West Bromwich 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,447 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open B | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,460 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 Major | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,835 |
| Coventry e2e4 U1950 Open | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Szwajkun's chess games?
41 games by Richard Szwajkun, from Apr 2016 to Aug 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 Szwajkun has played.
What does Richard Szwajkun play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Richard Szwajkun opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Szwajkun answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Richard Szwajkun play as White?
As White, Richard Szwajkun's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Szwajkun play as Black?
As Black, Richard Szwajkun most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Richard Szwajkun's FIDE rating?
Richard Szwajkun is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,619 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Richard Szwajkun played?
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Szwajkun, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Szwajkun?
41 games by Richard Szwajkun 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.