Prepare against Richie Christie
New Zealand · World #77,642 classical · FIDE ID 4307470
When preparing against Richie Christie, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 49 games by Richie Christie, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richie Christie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richie Christie 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 | 1,797 | 1,936 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,889 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,882 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 38.8% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richie Christie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richie Christie's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Christie usually continues Bf4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Christie usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Christie usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Christie usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Richie Christie's chess games
All 49 games by Richie Christie in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Yolanda Chang | 1,934 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | B03 |
| Jan 2017 | Hamish R Gold | 1,792 | 124th ch-NZL Open | A80 |
| Jan 2025 | Sophia Feng | 1,746 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | D31 |
| Oct 2020 | Terence Duffield | 1,692 | ch-South Island | D00 |
| May 2023 | Edwin Nelson | 1,686 | Arie Nijman Memorial | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 23 | 12.5 | 1,843 |
| 124th ch-NZL Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,780 |
| ch-South Island Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,432 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richie Christie's chess games?
49 games by Richie Christie, from Aug 2016 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 Richie Christie has played.
What does Richie Christie play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Richie Christie opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richie Christie answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Richie Christie play as White?
As White, Richie Christie's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richie Christie play as Black?
As Black, Richie Christie most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Richie Christie's FIDE rating?
Richie Christie is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Richie Christie played?
Our database contains 49 games by Richie Christie, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richie Christie?
49 games by Richie Christie 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.