Prepare against Rick Goetzee
Ireland · World #66,240 classical · FIDE ID 2501813
When preparing against Rick Goetzee, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 30 games by Rick Goetzee, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rick Goetzee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rick Goetzee 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 | 1,834 | 1,984 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 13.3% |
| As White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rick Goetzee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rick Goetzee's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Goetzee usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Goetzee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Goetzee usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Rick Goetzee's chess games
All 30 games by Rick Goetzee in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 4 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Javier Bellon Fernandez | 1,863 | 12th Malaga Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,045 |
| 40th Guernsey Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| Groningen Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,026 |
| Mislata Open B 20th | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,662 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,988 |
| 10th Hradec Kralove Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rick Goetzee's chess games?
30 games by Rick Goetzee, from Oct 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 Rick Goetzee has played.
What does Rick Goetzee play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Rick Goetzee opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rick Goetzee answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Rick Goetzee play as White?
As White, Rick Goetzee's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rick Goetzee play as Black?
As Black, Rick Goetzee most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rick Goetzee's FIDE rating?
Rick Goetzee is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Rick Goetzee played?
Our database contains 30 games by Rick Goetzee, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rick Goetzee?
30 games by Rick Goetzee 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.