Prepare against Rico Adkins
United States · World #143,005 classical · FIDE ID 2028379
When preparing against Rico Adkins, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Rico Adkins, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rico Adkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rico Adkins 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 | 1,612 | 1,705 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 40.6% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rico Adkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rico Adkins's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 93.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Adkins usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Adkins usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Adkins usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Adkins usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Rico Adkins's chess games
All 32 games by Rico Adkins in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Vadim Smelansky | 1,789 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | C01 |
| Jun 2009 | Julian Standen | 1,781 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | D04 |
| Jul 2006 | Kayven Riese | 1,770 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A04 |
| Jul 2009 | William Milliken | 1,702 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B01 |
| Jul 2005 | Chuck Robbins | 1,574 | San Francisco Summer TNM | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 22 | 11 | 1,706 |
| San Francisco Capps Memorial | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,479 |
| San Francisco Hurt Memorial U1800 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,425 |
| San Francisco Summer TNM | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1,974 |
| San Francisco Universe Open A | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rico Adkins's chess games?
32 games by Rico Adkins, from Aug 2017 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 Rico Adkins has played.
What does Rico Adkins play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Rico Adkins opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rico Adkins answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Rico Adkins play as White?
As White, Rico Adkins's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rico Adkins play as Black?
As Black, Rico Adkins most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Lazard Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rico Adkins's FIDE rating?
Rico Adkins is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rico Adkins played?
Our database contains 32 games by Rico Adkins, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rico Adkins?
32 games by Rico Adkins 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.