Prepare against Richard Weber
France · World #133,559 classical · FIDE ID 644382
When preparing against Richard Weber, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 84 games by Richard Weber, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Weber 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 | 1,637 | 1,930 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,558 | 1,669 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,624 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 31 | 14 | 39 | 36.9% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Weber's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 47.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 29.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| h3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Weber usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Richard Weber's chess games
All 84 games by Richard Weber in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Francois Weber | 1,989 | Sainte Marie Open | D02 |
| Oct 2004 | Alex Payet | 1,960 | 07th Reunion Open | B00 |
| May 2020 | Pierre Quartararo | 1,909 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | E32 |
| Dec 2011 | Ernst Dotzauer | 1,859 | Regionalliga NO 1112 | D04 |
| Oct 2005 | Emmanuel Besnus | 1,836 | Sainte Marie Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1,768 |
| 15th Reunion Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,621 |
| 21st Reunion Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,457 |
| 16th Reunion Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,549 |
| 6th Reunion Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,447 |
| 07th Reunion Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Sainte Marie Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Weber's chess games?
84 games by Richard Weber, from Jan 2006 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 Weber has played.
What does Richard Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Richard Weber opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Weber answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Richard Weber play as White?
As White, Richard Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Weber play as Black?
As Black, Richard Weber most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Richard Weber's FIDE rating?
Richard Weber is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,558 in rapid and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Richard Weber played?
Our database contains 84 games by Richard Weber, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Weber?
84 games by Richard Weber 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.