Prepare against Richard York-Weaving
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,468 classical · FIDE ID 401161
When preparing against Richard York-Weaving, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 129 games by Richard York-Weaving, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Richard York-Weaving's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard York-Weaving 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 | 2,320 | 2,343 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 60 | 38 | 31 | 46.5% |
| As White | 72 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard York-Weaving's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard York-Weaving's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — York-Weaving usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — York-Weaving usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — York-Weaving usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
Richard York-Weaving's chess games
All 129 games by Richard York-Weaving in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 60 wins, 38 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,493 | BCF-chT1c 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | C86 |
| Aug 2013 | Glenn C Flear | 2,456 | 100th ch-GBR | E32 |
| Aug 2012 | Keith C Arkell | 2,451 | Hinckley e2e4 Open | B14 |
| Mar 2020 | Alex Astaneh Lopez | 2,432 | chTb-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C77 |
| Mar 2013 | Jesus Garrido Dominguez | 2,400 | BCF-chT1d 1213 (4NCL) Demotion pool | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,431 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 2nd Cambridge Int Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,192 |
| chT1b-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-BCF1b 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,360 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard York-Weaving's chess games?
129 games by Richard York-Weaving, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 York-Weaving has played.
What does Richard York-Weaving play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Richard York-Weaving opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard York-Weaving answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Richard York-Weaving play as White?
As White, Richard York-Weaving's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard York-Weaving play as Black?
As Black, Richard York-Weaving most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Richard York-Weaving's FIDE rating?
Richard York-Weaving is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Richard York-Weaving played?
Our database contains 129 games by Richard York-Weaving, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 38 draws, 31 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard York-Weaving?
129 games by Richard York-Weaving 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.