Prepare against Richard Valenta
DEU · World #36,068 classical · FIDE ID 24687162
Our database contains 78 games by Richard Valenta, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Valenta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Valenta 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 | 1,954 | 1,997 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,006 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 34 | 14 | 30 | 43.6% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Valenta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Valenta's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 67.5% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Valenta usually continues c4 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Valenta usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Richard Valenta's chess games
All 78 games by Richard Valenta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Martin Stefkovic | 1,969 | 23rd Goch Open | D30 |
| Jul 2010 | Julian Walter | 1,925 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E90 |
| May 2015 | Eric Porteman | 1,923 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A13 |
| Oct 2010 | Hubert Thevessen | 1,922 | 21st Goch Open | D10 |
| Jul 2010 | Michael Hamm | 1,899 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,952 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,624 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,864 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Valenta's chess games?
78 games by Richard Valenta, from Jan 2009 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 Valenta has played.
What does Richard Valenta play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Richard Valenta opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Valenta answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Richard Valenta play as White?
As White, Richard Valenta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Valenta play as Black?
As Black, Richard Valenta most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Richard Valenta's FIDE rating?
Richard Valenta is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (May 2018).
How many games has Richard Valenta played?
Our database contains 78 games by Richard Valenta, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Valenta?
78 games by Richard Valenta 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.