Prepare against Rihards Bekasovs
LVA · World #14,294 classical · FIDE ID 11606029
Our database contains 145 games by Rihards Bekasovs, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rihards Bekasovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rihards Bekasovs 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 | 2,113 | 2,206 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,148 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,096 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 35 | 61 | 49 | 24.1% |
| As White | 75 | 15 | 36 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rihards Bekasovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rihards Bekasovs's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 49 | 65.3% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 21.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.3% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Bekasovs usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 51.2% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 46.3% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Rihards Bekasovs's chess games
All 145 games by Rihards Bekasovs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A51 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,453 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | A58 |
| Jun 2019 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,400 | chT-LAT | D32 |
| Dec 2017 | Nderim Saraci | 2,398 | ch-EU rapid | A49 |
| May 2022 | Sergejs Klimakovs | 2,316 | ch-LAT | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Sebastian Halfhide | 2,263 | ch-EU U18 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2023 | 35 | 13 | 2,078 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Panevezys Elite Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 15th Klaipeda Sea | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,230 |
| Panevezys Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rihards Bekasovs's chess games?
145 games by Rihards Bekasovs, from Oct 2013 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 Rihards Bekasovs has played.
What does Rihards Bekasovs play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Rihards Bekasovs opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rihards Bekasovs answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rihards Bekasovs play as White?
As White, Rihards Bekasovs's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rihards Bekasovs play as Black?
As Black, Rihards Bekasovs most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Rihards Bekasovs's FIDE rating?
Rihards Bekasovs is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Rihards Bekasovs played?
Our database contains 145 games by Rihards Bekasovs, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rihards Bekasovs?
145 games by Rihards Bekasovs 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.