Prepare against Richard Vedder
FM · NLD · World #8,000 classical · FIDE ID 1004166
When preparing against Richard Vedder, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Three Knights Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 935 games by Richard Vedder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Vedder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Vedder 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 | 2,205 | 2,348 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,256 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,249 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 935 | 336 | 208 | 391 | 35.9% |
| As White | 453 | 187 | 97 | 169 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 482 | 149 | 111 | 222 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Vedder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Vedder's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 52.1% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 184 | 40.6% | 49.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.1% | 63.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.0% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vedder usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vedder usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vedder usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vedder usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vedder usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Vedder usually continues e4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 169 | 72.5% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 33 | 14.2% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 107 | 74.3% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Richard Vedder's chess games
All 935 games by Richard Vedder in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 336 wins, 208 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 54 | 23/12/19 | 42.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 63 | 20/12/31 | 31.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 45 | 11/13/21 | 24.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 39 | 12/10/17 | 30.8% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | E49 |
| May 2024 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,527 | Titled Tue Early | E51 |
| Sep 2017 | Jan Werle | 2,527 | chT-NED 1718 | D26 |
| Jun 2013 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,522 | 27th Pula Open | A27 |
| Sep 2023 | Henry Soto Hernandez | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 330 | 142.5 | 2,176 |
| Dieren Open | 2016 | 48 | 19.5 | 2,149 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 36 | 19 | 2,344 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,327 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,386 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Vedder's chess games?
935 games by Richard Vedder, from Apr 2003 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 Vedder has played.
What does Richard Vedder play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Richard Vedder opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Vedder answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Richard Vedder play as White?
As White, Richard Vedder's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Vedder play as Black?
As Black, Richard Vedder most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (45 games, 24.4% win rate); Italian Game (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 482 games.
What is Richard Vedder's FIDE rating?
Richard Vedder is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Richard Vedder played?
Our database contains 935 games by Richard Vedder, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 208 draws, 391 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Vedder?
935 games by Richard Vedder 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.